khinh khi
[xïŋ˧˧ xi˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to feel contempt for, to scorn, to despise
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Kha đại hiệp, nếu bạn của ngươi bất hạnh gặp nạn, vợ góa bị người ta khinh khi hà hiếp thì ngươi có cứu không?Chivalrous Kē, if a friend of yours meets with mishap and his widow is scorned and tyrannised, do you save her?
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “khinh khi” mean?
(verb) to feel contempt for, to scorn, to despise
Is “khinh khi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.