hoại tử
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hwaːj˧˨ʔ tɨ˧˩]Huế [hwaːj˨˩ʔ tɨ˧˨]Saigon [waːj˨˩˨ tɨ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hoại tử means to necrose; to undergo necrosis.
Chinese characters: 壞死
Meanings of hoại tử in English
Verb
- to necrose; to undergo necrosis
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 壞死.
Frequently asked questions
What does hoại tử mean in English?
hoại tử (verb) means "to necrose; to undergo necrosis".
How do you pronounce hoại tử?
IPA: Hanoi [hwaːj˧˨ʔ tɨ˧˩]; Saigon [waːj˨˩˨ tɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: hoại — heavy tone (nặng), tử — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is hoại tử a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hoại tử is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 壞死.