ác tính
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔaːk̚˧˦ tïŋ˧˦]Huế [ʔaːk̚˦˧˥ tɨn˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔaːk̚˦˥ tɨn˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ác tính means malignant; nonbenign; pernicious.
Chinese characters: 惡性 (惡 “evil” + 性 “quality”)
Meanings of ác tính in English
Adjective
- malignant; nonbenign; pernicious
Synonyms and antonyms of ác tính
Antonyms
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 惡性, composed of 惡 (“evil”) and 性 (“quality”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ác tính mean in English?
ác tính (adjective) means "malignant; nonbenign; pernicious".
How do you pronounce ác tính?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔaːk̚˧˦ tïŋ˧˦]; Saigon [ʔaːk̚˦˥ tɨn˦˥]. Tones: ác — rising tone (sắc), tính — rising tone (sắc).
Is ác tính a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ác tính is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 惡性.