tứ quí
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tứ quí means four of a kind; Ascension; Assumption.
Also spelled tứ quý — same word, same meaning.
Meanings of tứ quí in English
Noun
- four of a kind
- The four most holy days of obligation: Christmas, Ascension, Assumption, and All Saints' Day.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 四季 (“four seasons”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tứ quí mean in English?
tứ quí (noun) means "four of a kind; Ascension; Assumption".
How do you pronounce tứ quí?
Tones: tứ — rising tone (sắc), quí — rising tone (sắc).
Is tứ quí a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tứ quí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 四季.