tương khắc
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tɨəŋ˧˧ xak̚˧˦]Huế [tɨəŋ˧˧ kʰak̚˦˧˥]Saigon [tɨəŋ˧˧ kʰak̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tương khắc means xiāngkè.
Chinese characters: 相克 (相 “reciprocal” + 克 “to vanquish”)
Meanings of tương khắc in English
Noun
- divination xiāngkè (the reciprocal subduing of the wuxing elements)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 相克, composed of 相 (“reciprocal”) and 克 (“to vanquish”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tương khắc mean in English?
tương khắc (noun) means "xiāngkè".
How do you pronounce tương khắc?
IPA: Hanoi [tɨəŋ˧˧ xak̚˧˦]; Saigon [tɨəŋ˧˧ kʰak̚˦˥]. Tones: tương — level tone (ngang), khắc — rising tone (sắc).
Is tương khắc a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tương khắc is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 相克.