công ích
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔïk̟̚˧˦]Huế [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔɨt̚˦˧˥]Saigon [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔɨt̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
công ích means public interest; public welfare; public benefit.
Chinese characters: 公益
Meanings of công ích in English
Noun
- public interest; public welfare; public benefit ≈ công lợi
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 公益.
Frequently asked questions
What does công ích mean in English?
công ích (noun) means "public interest; public welfare; public benefit".
How do you pronounce công ích?
IPA: Hanoi [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔïk̟̚˧˦]; Saigon [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔɨt̚˦˥]. Tones: công — level tone (ngang), ích — rising tone (sắc).
Is công ích a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. công ích is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 公益.