quỷ quyệt
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kwi˧˩ kwiət̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [kwɪj˧˨ kwiək̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [wɪj˨˩˦ wiək̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
quỷ quyệt means sly; scheming.
Chinese characters: 詭譎
Meanings of quỷ quyệt in English
Adjective
- derogatory sly; scheming
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 詭譎.
Frequently asked questions
What does quỷ quyệt mean in English?
quỷ quyệt (adjective) means "sly; scheming".
How do you pronounce quỷ quyệt?
IPA: Hanoi [kwi˧˩ kwiət̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [wɪj˨˩˦ wiək̚˨˩˨]. Tones: quỷ — dipping tone (hỏi), quyệt — heavy tone (nặng).
Is quỷ quyệt a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. quỷ quyệt is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 詭譎.