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kì

Pronunciation Northern /ki̤˨˩/ Central /ki˧˧/ Southern /ki˨˩/
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Noun
period; term
Adjective
strange; odd
Verb
rub off

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period; term

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
period; term Numbers, Quantities, Units & TimeTheme

A specific interval or length of time that occurs repeatedly at regular points in a sequence.

vi Kì này tôi học năm môn.

en This term I am taking five subjects.

strange; odd

Adjective · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
strange; odd Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme

Having features that are unusual, abnormal, or unexpected in a way that causes surprise or curiosity.

vi Chuyện này thật là kì.

en This matter is very strange.

rub off

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
rub off; scrub Core Actions & OperationTheme Daily Routine & Home LifeTheme Time & calendarTag

To apply pressure and move one's hand or an object back and forth to remove a mark.

vi Bạn hãy kì sạch vết bẩn này.

en Please scrub this stain clean.

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