kỉ

See also: Appendix:Variations of "ki"

Vietnamese

Alternative forms

Pronunciation

  • (Hà Nội) IPA(key): [ki˧˩]
  • (Huế) IPA(key): [kɪj˧˨]
  • (Saigon) IPA(key): [kɪj˨˩˦]
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Etymology 1

    Sino-Vietnamese word from .

    Noun

    kỉ

    1. (geology) period
      kỉ Phấn Trắngthe Cretaceous period

    Etymology 2

      Sino-Vietnamese word from .

      Noun

      (classifier cái) kỉ

      1. (dated) a kind of bench or couch

      Etymology 3

        Sino-Vietnamese word from .

        Noun

        (classifier con) kỉ

        1. (Northern Vietnam, rare) muntjac
          Synonyms: mang, hoẵng, mễn