yếm khí
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔiəm˧˦ xi˧˦]Huế [ʔiəm˦˧˥ kʰɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [ʔiəm˦˥ kʰɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
yếm khí means anaerobic.
Chinese characters: 厭氣
Meanings of yếm khí in English
Adjective
- anaerobic ≈ kị khí
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 厭氣.
Frequently asked questions
What does yếm khí mean in English?
yếm khí (adjective) means "anaerobic".
How do you pronounce yếm khí?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔiəm˧˦ xi˧˦]; Saigon [ʔiəm˦˥ kʰɪj˦˥]. Tones: yếm — rising tone (sắc), khí — rising tone (sắc).
Is yếm khí a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. yếm khí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 厭氣.