cầu khuẩn
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kəw˨˩ xwən˧˩]Huế [kəw˦˩ kʰwəŋ˧˨]Saigon [kəw˨˩ kʰwəŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cầu khuẩn means coccus.
Chinese characters: 球菌 (球 “sphere” + 菌 “bacterium”)
Meanings of cầu khuẩn in English
Noun
- coccus
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 球菌, composed of 球 (“sphere”) and 菌 (“bacterium”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cầu khuẩn mean in English?
cầu khuẩn (noun) means "coccus".
How do you pronounce cầu khuẩn?
IPA: Hanoi [kəw˨˩ xwən˧˩]; Saigon [kəw˨˩ kʰwəŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: cầu — falling tone (huyền), khuẩn — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is cầu khuẩn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cầu khuẩn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 球菌.