giác mạc
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zaːk̚˧˦ maːk̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [jaːk̚˦˧˥ maːk̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [jaːk̚˦˥ maːk̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giác mạc means a cornea.
Chinese characters: 角膜 (角 “horn” + 膜 “membrane”)
Meanings of giác mạc in English
Noun
- a cornea
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 角膜, composed of 角 (“horn”) and 膜 (“membrane”).
Frequently asked questions
What does giác mạc mean in English?
giác mạc (noun) means "a cornea".
How do you pronounce giác mạc?
IPA: Hanoi [zaːk̚˧˦ maːk̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [jaːk̚˦˥ maːk̚˨˩˨]. Tones: giác — rising tone (sắc), mạc — heavy tone (nặng).
Is giác mạc a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. giác mạc is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 角膜.