English

Noun

khu ‎(plural khus)

1. In ancient Egyptian mythology, a part of the soul or spirit which left the body after death.

   • 1983: Yes, the Khu was a light in your mind while you lived, but in death, it must return to heaven. — Norman Mailer, Ancient Evenings

Vietnamese

Pronunciation

• (Hà Nội) IPA^(key): [xu˧˧]
• (Huế) IPA^(key): [xʊw˧˧]
• (Hồ Chí Minh City) IPA^(key): [xʊw˧˥]

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 區

Noun

khu

1. district, area, zone
2. ward

Derived terms

• khu vực
• khu phố