kị

[ki˧˨ʔ]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) a great-great-grandparent

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(adjective) incompatible; unsuitable (together)

Sense 3

Meaning · English

(noun) an annual lunar deathday party; commemorative death anniversary ceremony

Sense 4

Meaning · English

(verb) to avoid; to abstain (from); to refrain (from)

Common questions

What does “kị” mean?

(noun) a great-great-grandparent

Is “kị” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.