li kì
[li˧˧ ki˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) strange, fantastic
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bất kể y nói câu gì ly kỳ cổ quái cũng không kỳ quái bằng câu ấy,[…]However bizarre and weird the things he said, they were still less weird than this; […]
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 “li kì” mean?
(adjective) strange, fantastic
Is “li kì” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.