chủng
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˩]Huế [t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˨]Saigon [cʊwŋ͡m˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chủng means a strain.
Chinese characters: 種
Meanings of chủng in English
Noun
- of virus a strain
- abbreviation clipping of chủng tộc (“race”)
Words with chủng
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 種. Doublet of giống.
Frequently asked questions
What does chủng mean in English?
chủng (noun) means "a strain".
How do you pronounce chủng?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˩]; Saigon [cʊwŋ͡m˨˩˦]. Tones: chủng — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is chủng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chủng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 種.