tai quái
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [taːj˧˧ kwaːj˧˦]Huế [taːj˧˧ kwaːj˨˩˦]Saigon [taːj˧˧ waːj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tai quái means mischievous; prankish.
Chinese characters: 災怪
Meanings of tai quái in English
Adjective
- mischievous; prankish
- trò đùa tai quáione's joke going too far
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 災怪.
Frequently asked questions
What does tai quái mean in English?
tai quái (adjective) means "mischievous; prankish".
How do you pronounce tai quái?
IPA: Hanoi [taːj˧˧ kwaːj˧˦]; Saigon [taːj˧˧ waːj˦˥]. Tones: tai — level tone (ngang), quái — rising tone (sắc).
Is tai quái a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tai quái is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 災怪.