tương kỵ
nounadjective
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tương kỵ means contraindication; incompatibility.
Also spelled tương kị — same word, same meaning.
Meanings of tương kỵ in English
Noun
- contraindication; incompatibility (especially in medicine)
Adjective
- contraindicated; incompatible
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 相 (“mutually”) and 忌 (“to avoid”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tương kỵ mean in English?
tương kỵ (noun) means "contraindication; incompatibility".
How do you pronounce tương kỵ?
Tones: tương — level tone (ngang), kỵ — heavy tone (nặng).