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dương tính

adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zɨəŋ˧˧ tïŋ˧˦]Huế [jɨəŋ˧˧ tɨn˦˧˥]Saigon [jɨəŋ˧˧ tɨn˦˥] browser voice
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dương tính means positive.

Chinese characters: 陽性 (陽 “yang” + 性 “-ness”)

Meanings of dương tính in English

Adjective

  1. positive
    • xét nghiệm HIV dương tínhto get a positive HIV-test result

Synonyms and antonyms of dương tính

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Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 陽性, composed of 陽 (“yang”) and 性 (“-ness”).

Frequently asked questions

What does dương tính mean in English?

dương tính (adjective) means "positive".

How do you pronounce dương tính?

IPA: Hanoi [zɨəŋ˧˧ tïŋ˧˦]; Saigon [jɨəŋ˧˧ tɨn˦˥]. Tones: dương — level tone (ngang), tính — rising tone (sắc).

Is dương tính a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. dương tính is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 陽性.

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