cơ năng
nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kəː˧˧ naŋ˧˧]Huế [kəː˧˧ naŋ˧˧]Saigon [kəː˧˧ naŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cơ năng means mechanical energy; a function; dynamic.
Chinese characters: 機能 (機 “machine” + 能 “energy”)
Meanings of cơ năng in English
Noun
- mechanical energy
- a function; dynamic; mechanic (especially in biology and medicine)
Adjective
- functional; mechanical
- Triệu chứng cơ năngFunctional Symptoms
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 機能, composed of 機 (“machine”) and 能 (“energy”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cơ năng mean in English?
cơ năng (noun) means "mechanical energy; a function; dynamic".
How do you pronounce cơ năng?
IPA: Hanoi [kəː˧˧ naŋ˧˧]; Saigon [kəː˧˧ naŋ˧˧]. Tones: cơ — level tone (ngang), năng — level tone (ngang).
Is cơ năng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cơ năng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 機能.