huyết thanh
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hwiət̚˧˦ tʰajŋ̟˧˧]Huế [hwiək̚˦˧˥ tʰɛɲ˧˧]Saigon [wiək̚˦˥ tʰan˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
huyết thanh means serum.
Chinese characters: 血清
Meanings of huyết thanh in English
Noun
- serum (yellowish fluid obtained from blood)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 血清.
Frequently asked questions
What does huyết thanh mean in English?
huyết thanh (noun) means "serum".
How do you pronounce huyết thanh?
IPA: Hanoi [hwiət̚˧˦ tʰajŋ̟˧˧]; Saigon [wiək̚˦˥ tʰan˧˧]. Tones: huyết — rising tone (sắc), thanh — level tone (ngang).
Is huyết thanh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. huyết thanh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 血清.