biến nhiệt
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
biến nhiệt means poikilothermic.
Meanings of biến nhiệt in English
Adjective
- poikilothermic
Synonyms and antonyms of biến nhiệt
Antonyms
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 變 (“to change”) and 熱 (“heat”), from nhiệt độ (“temperature”, literally “degree of hotness”). Compare Chinese 變溫 /变温 (biến ôn) which is from 溫度 /温度 (ôn độ, literally “degree of warmth”).
Frequently asked questions
What does biến nhiệt mean in English?
biến nhiệt (adjective) means "poikilothermic".
How do you pronounce biến nhiệt?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓiən˧˦ ɲiət̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔɓiəŋ˦˥ ɲiək̚˨˩˨]. Tones: biến — rising tone (sắc), nhiệt — heavy tone (nặng).