quĩ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kwi˦ˀ˥]Huế [kwɪj˧˨]Saigon [wɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
quĩ means fund; treasury; bank.
Chinese characters: 櫃
Meanings of quĩ in English
Noun
- fund; treasury; bank
- gây quĩto raise funds; fundraising
- quĩ tiết kiệmsavings bank
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 櫃 (“cabinet; cash box”). Doublet of cũi and quầy.
Frequently asked questions
What does quĩ mean in English?
quĩ (noun) means "fund; treasury; bank".
How do you pronounce quĩ?
IPA: Hanoi [kwi˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [wɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: quĩ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is quĩ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. quĩ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 櫃.