giao hoán
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zaːw˧˧ hwaːn˧˦]Huế [jaːw˧˧ hwaːŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [jaːw˧˧ waːŋ˦˥] browser voice
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giao hoán means commutative.
Chinese characters: 交換 (交 “to exchange” + 換 “to exchange”)
Meanings of giao hoán in English
Adjective
- commutative
- Các số hạng trong phép cộng và các thừa số trong phép nhân có tính giao hoán.Summands in additions and factors in multiplications are commutative.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 交換, composed of 交 (“to exchange”) and 換 (“to exchange”), Japanese 交換 (kōkan), Middle Chinese 交換.
Frequently asked questions
What does giao hoán mean in English?
giao hoán (adjective) means "commutative".
How do you pronounce giao hoán?
IPA: Hanoi [zaːw˧˧ hwaːn˧˦]; Saigon [jaːw˧˧ waːŋ˦˥]. Tones: giao — level tone (ngang), hoán — rising tone (sắc).
Is giao hoán a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. giao hoán is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 交換.