á kim
noun
Hanoi [ʔaː˧˦ kim˧˧]Huế [ʔaː˨˩˦ kim˧˧]Saigon [ʔaː˦˥ kim˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
á kim means a metalloid.
Meanings of á kim in English
Noun
- neologism a metalloid
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 亞 (“sub-”) and 金 (“metal”), equivalent to á- (“semi-; demi-”) + kim.
Frequently asked questions
What does á kim mean in English?
á kim (noun) means "a metalloid".
How do you pronounce á kim?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔaː˧˦ kim˧˧]; Saigon [ʔaː˦˥ kim˧˧]. Tones: á — rising tone (sắc), kim — level tone (ngang).