biến chất
nounverbadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓiən˧˦ t͡ɕət̚˧˦]Huế [ʔɓiəŋ˦˧˥ t͡ɕək̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔɓiəŋ˦˥ cək̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
biến chất means corruption; degeneracy; deterioration.
Chinese characters: 變質
Meanings of biến chất in English
Noun
- corruption; degeneracy; deterioration; decay
- metamorphosis; transformation
- metamorphism (in geology)
Verb
- to denature; to degenerate; to deteriorate; to decay
- to metamorphose; to transform
Adjective
- corrupt; degenerate; immoral
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 變質 (“deteriorate/metamorphose”).
Frequently asked questions
What does biến chất mean in English?
biến chất (noun) means "corruption; degeneracy; deterioration".
How do you pronounce biến chất?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓiən˧˦ t͡ɕət̚˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɓiəŋ˦˥ cək̚˦˥]. Tones: biến — rising tone (sắc), chất — rising tone (sắc).
Is biến chất a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. biến chất is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 變質.