tri kỉ
nounverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˧ ki˧˩]Huế [ʈɪj˧˧ kɪj˧˨]Saigon [ʈɪj˧˧ kɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tri kỉ means bosom friend.
Chinese characters: 知己
Meanings of tri kỉ in English
Noun
- bosom friend
Verb
- to confide, to open one's heart
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 知己.
Frequently asked questions
What does tri kỉ mean in English?
tri kỉ (noun) means "bosom friend".
How do you pronounce tri kỉ?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˧ ki˧˩]; Saigon [ʈɪj˧˧ kɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: tri — level tone (ngang), kỉ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is tri kỉ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tri kỉ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 知己.