sinh kế
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [sïŋ˧˧ ke˧˦]Huế [ʂɨn˧˧ kej˨˩˦]Saigon [ʂɨn˧˧ kej˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sinh kế means livelihood.
Chinese characters: 生計
Meanings of sinh kế in English
Noun
- livelihood
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 生計.
Frequently asked questions
What does sinh kế mean in English?
sinh kế (noun) means "livelihood".
How do you pronounce sinh kế?
IPA: Hanoi [sïŋ˧˧ ke˧˦]; Saigon [ʂɨn˧˧ kej˦˥]. Tones: sinh — level tone (ngang), kế — rising tone (sắc).
Is sinh kế a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. sinh kế is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 生計.