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dị tính

adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zi˧˨ʔ tïŋ˧˦]Huế [jɪj˨˩ʔ tɨn˦˧˥]Saigon [jɪj˨˩˨ tɨn˦˥] browser voice
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dị tính means heterosexual.

Chinese characters: 異性

Meanings of dị tính in English

Adjective

  1. heterosexual

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 異性.

Frequently asked questions

What does dị tính mean in English?

dị tính (adjective) means "heterosexual".

How do you pronounce dị tính?

IPA: Hanoi [zi˧˨ʔ tïŋ˧˦]; Saigon [jɪj˨˩˨ tɨn˦˥]. Tones: dị — heavy tone (nặng), tính — rising tone (sắc).

Is dị tính a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. dị tính is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 異性.

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