kì vĩ
[ki˨˩ vi˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) grand
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Một cảnh kỳ vĩ hiện ra, dòng đuốc thắp sáng, chảy dài con đường dưới nhà, dài như vô tận, xuyên qua những đồi núi…A grand sight appeared: a line of lit torches, stretched over the length of the road below the house, going on for ever, crossing hills and mountains…
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 “kì vĩ” mean?
(adjective) grand
Is “kì vĩ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.