tối kị
adjective
Hanoi [toj˧˦ ki˧˨ʔ]Huế [toj˨˩˦ kɪj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [toj˦˥ kɪj˨˩˨] browser voice
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tối kị means highly taboo; most inadvisable; extremely incompatible.
Meanings of tối kị in English
Adjective
- highly taboo; most inadvisable; extremely incompatible
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 最 (“most”) and 忌 (“taboo; to avoid”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tối kị mean in English?
tối kị (adjective) means "highly taboo; most inadvisable; extremely incompatible".
How do you pronounce tối kị?
IPA: Hanoi [toj˧˦ ki˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [toj˦˥ kɪj˨˩˨]. Tones: tối — rising tone (sắc), kị — heavy tone (nặng).