kì
[ki˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to rub off, to rub out
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) period, term (recurring interval of time)
Register: informal
Examples
kì thiexamination period
kì nghỉholiday period
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) strange; odd
Register: informal
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(adjective) awkward or tacky
Register: informal
Common questions
What does “kì” mean?
(verb) to rub off, to rub out
Is “kì” formal or informal?
kì is generally informal.