kỳ
/kḭ/A specific period of time, often used to refer to academic terms or sessions.
Học kỳ 1 bắt đầu vào tháng 9.
The first semester starts in September.
Commonly used in educational contexts to refer to semesters or terms.
A specific time or occasion, often with a special significance.
Kỳ nghỉ hè kéo dài một tháng.
The summer vacation lasts a month.
Can refer to holidays, seasons, or other time-bound events.
A phase or stage in a process or cycle.
Chúng ta đang ở kỳ đầu của dự án.
We are in the initial phase of the project.
Used to describe stages in projects, life cycles, or other processes.
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💡Pro Tip
Academic Use
In Vietnamese, 'kỳ' is commonly used to refer to academic semesters or terms.
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Time Context
'Kỳ' is often used to describe specific, structured periods of time, especially in education.
📖Word Origin
Derived from Chinese '期' (qī), meaning 'period' or 'term'.
📝Usage Notes
Often used in formal and educational contexts to describe structured time periods.