khí quản
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xi˧˦ kwaːn˧˩]Huế [kʰɪj˨˩˦ kwaːŋ˧˨]Saigon [kʰɪj˦˥ waːŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khí quản means a windpipe; a trachea.
Chinese characters: 氣管 (氣 “air” + 管 “tube”)
Meanings of khí quản in English
Noun
- a windpipe; a trachea
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 氣管, composed of 氣 (“air”) and 管 (“tube”).
Frequently asked questions
What does khí quản mean in English?
khí quản (noun) means "a windpipe; a trachea".
How do you pronounce khí quản?
IPA: Hanoi [xi˧˦ kwaːn˧˩]; Saigon [kʰɪj˦˥ waːŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: khí — rising tone (sắc), quản — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is khí quản a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khí quản is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 氣管.