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dinh dưỡng

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Hanoi [zïŋ˧˧ zɨəŋ˦ˀ˥]Huế [jɨn˧˧ jɨəŋ˧˨]Saigon [jɨn˧˧ jɨəŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Syllables · tones
dinhlevelngangdưỡngcreaky risingngã

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dinh dưỡng means nutrition.

Chinese characters: 營養

Meanings of dinh dưỡng in English

Noun

  1. nutrition
    • chất dinh dưỡngnutrient

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 營養, from Japanese 営養 (eiyō).

Frequently asked questions

What does dinh dưỡng mean in English?

dinh dưỡng (noun) means "nutrition".

How do you pronounce dinh dưỡng?

IPA: Hanoi [zïŋ˧˧ zɨəŋ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [jɨn˧˧ jɨəŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: dinh — level tone (ngang), dưỡng — creaky rising tone (ngã).

Is dinh dưỡng a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. dinh dưỡng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 營養.

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