quỵ
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kwi˧˨ʔ]Huế [kwɪj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [wɪj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
quỵ means to kneel down; to fall on one's knees.
Chinese characters: 跪
Meanings of quỵ in English
Verb
- to kneel down; to fall on one's knees
- colloquial to be completely worn out; to drop down
Words with quỵ
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 跪. Compare quỳ, khuỵ.
Frequently asked questions
What does quỵ mean in English?
quỵ (verb) means "to kneel down; to fall on one's knees".
How do you pronounce quỵ?
IPA: Hanoi [kwi˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [wɪj˨˩˨]. Tones: quỵ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is quỵ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. quỵ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 跪.