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khúc xạ

verb
Hanoi [xʊwk͡p̚˧˦ saː˧˨ʔ]Huế [kʰʊwk͡p̚˦˧˥ saː˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kʰʊwk͡p̚˦˥ saː˨˩˨] browser voice
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khúc xạ means to be refracted.

Meanings of khúc xạ in English

Verb

  1. to be refracted

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 曲 (“bent”) and 射 (“to shoot; to emit”)

Frequently asked questions

What does khúc xạ mean in English?

khúc xạ (verb) means "to be refracted".

How do you pronounce khúc xạ?

IPA: Hanoi [xʊwk͡p̚˧˦ saː˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kʰʊwk͡p̚˦˥ saː˨˩˨]. Tones: khúc — rising tone (sắc), xạ — heavy tone (nặng).

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