diệp lục tố
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ziəp̚˧˨ʔ lʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ to˧˦]Huế [jiəp̚˨˩ʔ lʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ tow˨˩˦]Saigon [jip̚˨˩˨ lʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨ tow˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
diệp lục tố means chlorophyll.
Chinese characters: 葉綠素
Meanings of diệp lục tố in English
Noun
- chlorophyll (a chemical supporting photosynthesis) ≈ chất diệp lục
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 葉綠素 (“chlorophyll”).
Frequently asked questions
What does diệp lục tố mean in English?
diệp lục tố (noun) means "chlorophyll".
How do you pronounce diệp lục tố?
IPA: Hanoi [ziəp̚˧˨ʔ lʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ to˧˦]; Saigon [jip̚˨˩˨ lʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨ tow˦˥]. Tones: diệp — heavy tone (nặng), lục — heavy tone (nặng), tố — rising tone (sắc).
Is diệp lục tố a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. diệp lục tố is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 葉綠素.