diệt khuẩn
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ziət̚˧˨ʔ xwən˧˩]Huế [jiək̚˨˩ʔ kʰwəŋ˧˨]Saigon [jiək̚˨˩˨ kʰwəŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
diệt khuẩn means to sterilise; to kill germs.
Chinese characters: 滅菌
Meanings of diệt khuẩn in English
Verb
- to sterilise; to kill germs
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 滅菌.
Frequently asked questions
What does diệt khuẩn mean in English?
diệt khuẩn (verb) means "to sterilise; to kill germs".
How do you pronounce diệt khuẩn?
IPA: Hanoi [ziət̚˧˨ʔ xwən˧˩]; Saigon [jiək̚˨˩˨ kʰwəŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: diệt — heavy tone (nặng), khuẩn — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is diệt khuẩn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. diệt khuẩn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 滅菌.