kíp

See also: kịp

Vietnamese

Pronunciation

Etymology 1

    Non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese (urgent, SV: cấp). Also compare gấp.

    Adjective

    kíp • ()

    1. (no longer used in isolation) urgent; pressing; hurried
    Derived terms

    Etymology 2

    (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

    Noun

    kíp

    1. (chiefly firearms) flint
      súng kípa flintlock

    Etymology 3

    From French équipe.

    Noun

    kíp

    1. shift; session