chiết quang
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕiət̚˧˦ kwaːŋ˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕiək̚˦˧˥ kwaːŋ˧˧]Saigon [ciək̚˦˥ waːŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chiết quang means refractive; refringent.
Chinese characters: 折光
Meanings of chiết quang in English
Adjective
- refractive; refringent
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 折光 (“refraction”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chiết quang mean in English?
chiết quang (adjective) means "refractive; refringent".
How do you pronounce chiết quang?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕiət̚˧˦ kwaːŋ˧˧]; Saigon [ciək̚˦˥ waːŋ˧˧]. Tones: chiết — rising tone (sắc), quang — level tone (ngang).
Is chiết quang a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chiết quang is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 折光.