hợp kim
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [həːp̚˧˨ʔ kim˧˧]Huế [həːp̚˨˩ʔ kim˧˧]Saigon [həːp̚˨˩˨ kim˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hợp kim means an alloy.
Chinese characters: 合金 (合 “composite” + 金 “metal”)
Meanings of hợp kim in English
Noun
- an alloy
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 合金, composed of 合 (“composite”) and 金 (“metal”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hợp kim mean in English?
hợp kim (noun) means "an alloy".
How do you pronounce hợp kim?
IPA: Hanoi [həːp̚˧˨ʔ kim˧˧]; Saigon [həːp̚˨˩˨ kim˧˧]. Tones: hợp — heavy tone (nặng), kim — level tone (ngang).
Is hợp kim a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hợp kim is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 合金.