hồng ngoại
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [həwŋ͡m˨˩ ŋwaːj˧˨ʔ]Huế [həwŋ͡m˦˩ ŋwaːj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [həwŋ͡m˨˩ ŋwaːj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hồng ngoại means infrared.
Chinese characters: 紅外 (紅 “crimson” + 外 “outside”)
Meanings of hồng ngoại in English
Adjective
- infrared
- bức xạ hồng ngoạiinfrared radiation
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 紅外, composed of 紅 (“crimson”) and 外 (“outside”). Compare Japanese 赤外 (sekigai, xích ngoại).
Frequently asked questions
What does hồng ngoại mean in English?
hồng ngoại (adjective) means "infrared".
How do you pronounce hồng ngoại?
IPA: Hanoi [həwŋ͡m˨˩ ŋwaːj˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [həwŋ͡m˨˩ ŋwaːj˨˩˨]. Tones: hồng — falling tone (huyền), ngoại — heavy tone (nặng).
Is hồng ngoại a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hồng ngoại is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 紅外.