cận giáp
adjective
Hanoi [kən˧˨ʔ zaːp̚˧˦]Huế [kəŋ˨˩ʔ jaːp̚˦˧˥]Saigon [kəŋ˨˩˨ jaːp̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cận giáp means parathyroid.
Meanings of cận giáp in English
Adjective
- parathyroid
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, cận giáp could be written as 近甲. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
cận (“near”) + giáp (“thyroid”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cận giáp mean in English?
cận giáp (adjective) means "parathyroid".
How do you pronounce cận giáp?
IPA: Hanoi [kən˧˨ʔ zaːp̚˧˦]; Saigon [kəŋ˨˩˨ jaːp̚˦˥]. Tones: cận — heavy tone (nặng), giáp — rising tone (sắc).