chỉnh lưu
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕïŋ˧˩ liw˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕɨn˧˨ lɨw˧˧]Saigon [cɨn˨˩˦ lɨw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chỉnh lưu means to rectify electric current.
Chinese characters: 整流 (整 “to fix” + 流 “the current”)
Meanings of chỉnh lưu in English
Verb
- to rectify electric current; to commutate from AC to DC
- Mạch chỉnh lưuRectifier Circuit; a circuit to rectify
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 整流, composed of 整 (“to fix”) and 流 (“the current”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chỉnh lưu mean in English?
chỉnh lưu (verb) means "to rectify electric current".
How do you pronounce chỉnh lưu?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕïŋ˧˩ liw˧˧]; Saigon [cɨn˨˩˦ lɨw˧˧]. Tones: chỉnh — dipping tone (hỏi), lưu — level tone (ngang).
Is chỉnh lưu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chỉnh lưu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 整流.