kênh

Vietnamese

Pronunciation

Etymology 1

    Sino-Vietnamese word from 巠 (“waterway”). Also compare Chinese 涇 / 泾 (kinh, “irrigation canals and ditches”).

    Alternative forms

    Noun

    (classifier con) kênh • (涇, 𣻽)

    1. canal; waterway
    2. (geography, technology, communication, business) channel
    Derived terms

    Etymology 2

    Compare chênh, vênh.

    Verb

    kênh

    1. to slightly raise one end or side of a heavy object

    Adjective

    kênh

    1. not even; warped; shaky; unsteady

    Derived terms

    • cập kênh
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