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