giải phẫu
verbnoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zaːj˧˩ fəw˦ˀ˥]Huế [jaːj˧˨ fəw˧˨]Saigon [jaːj˨˩˦ fəw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giải phẫu means to operate; to dissect.
Chinese characters: 解剖 (解 “to untie” + 剖 “to cut”)
Meanings of giải phẫu in English
Verb
- to operate; to dissect (generally speaking)
Noun
- anatomy (bodily structure of an organism)
Words with giải phẫu
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 解剖, composed of 解 (“to untie”) and 剖 (“to cut”), Japanese 解剖 (kaibō).
Frequently asked questions
What does giải phẫu mean in English?
giải phẫu (verb) means "to operate; to dissect".
How do you pronounce giải phẫu?
IPA: Hanoi [zaːj˧˩ fəw˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [jaːj˨˩˦ fəw˨˩˦]. Tones: giải — dipping tone (hỏi), phẫu — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is giải phẫu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. giải phẫu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 解剖.