tức khắc
nounadverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tɨk̚˧˦ xak̚˧˦]Huế [tɨk̚˦˧˥ kʰak̚˦˧˥]Saigon [tɨk̚˦˥ kʰak̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tức khắc means instant; moment; split-second.
Chinese characters: 即刻
Meanings of tức khắc in English
Noun
- instant; moment; split-second
- trong tức khắcin a split-second
Adverb
- at once; immediately
- Nó nghe lời (ngay) tức khắc.He immediately obeyed.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 即刻.
Frequently asked questions
What does tức khắc mean in English?
tức khắc (noun) means "instant; moment; split-second".
How do you pronounce tức khắc?
IPA: Hanoi [tɨk̚˧˦ xak̚˧˦]; Saigon [tɨk̚˦˥ kʰak̚˦˥]. Tones: tức — rising tone (sắc), khắc — rising tone (sắc).
Is tức khắc a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tức khắc is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 即刻.