Tây du ký
proper nounnoun Sino-Vietnamese
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Tây du ký means Journey to the West.
Also spelled Tây du kí — same word, same meaning.
Chinese characters: 西遊記 (西 “west” + 遊 “to travel” + 記 “record”)
Meanings of Tây du ký in English
Proper noun
- Journey to the West, one of China's Four Great Classical Novels
Noun
- a game in which two players take turn clapping and high fiving while shouting the syllables in the phrase Tây du kí
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 西遊記, composed of 西 (“west”), 遊 (“to travel”) and 記 (“record”), from Chinese 西遊記 /西游记 (Xīyóujì).
Frequently asked questions
What does Tây du ký mean in English?
Tây du ký (proper noun) means "Journey to the West".
How do you pronounce Tây du ký?
Tones: tây — level tone (ngang), du — level tone (ngang), ký — rising tone (sắc).
Is Tây du ký a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. Tây du ký is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 西遊記.