hắc tố
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hak̚˧˦ to˧˦]Huế [hak̚˦˧˥ tow˨˩˦]Saigon [hak̚˦˥ tow˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hắc tố means melanin.
Chinese characters: 黑素 (黑 “black” + 素 “substance”)
Meanings of hắc tố in English
Noun
- melanin
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 黑素, composed of 黑 (“black”) and 素 (“substance”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hắc tố mean in English?
hắc tố (noun) means "melanin".
How do you pronounce hắc tố?
IPA: Hanoi [hak̚˧˦ to˧˦]; Saigon [hak̚˦˥ tow˦˥]. Tones: hắc — rising tone (sắc), tố — rising tone (sắc).
Is hắc tố a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hắc tố is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 黑素.