quỷ kế
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kwi˧˩ ke˧˦]Huế [kwɪj˧˨ kej˨˩˦]Saigon [wɪj˨˩˦ kej˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
quỷ kế means cunning plan; ruse.
Chinese characters: 詭計
Meanings of quỷ kế in English
Noun
- cunning plan, ruse
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 詭計 or 鬼計.
Frequently asked questions
What does quỷ kế mean in English?
quỷ kế (noun) means "cunning plan; ruse".
How do you pronounce quỷ kế?
IPA: Hanoi [kwi˧˩ ke˧˦]; Saigon [wɪj˨˩˦ kej˦˥]. Tones: quỷ — dipping tone (hỏi), kế — rising tone (sắc).
Is quỷ kế a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. quỷ kế is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 詭計.