kia kìa

Vietnamese

Etymology

kia +‎ kìa.

Pronunciation

  • (Hà Nội) IPA(key): [kiə˧˧ kiə˨˩]
  • (Huế) IPA(key): [kiə˧˧ kiə˦˩]
  • (Saigon) IPA(key): [kiə˧˧ kiə˨˩]

Adverb

kia kìa

  1. (colloquial) over there
    Synonym: tê tề

Usage notes

  • kia kìa is used in spoken Vietnamese to indicate something which is far from the speaker, but within his sight. The expression is normally accompanied by a pointing gesture.
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