khử trùng
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xɨ˧˩ t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˨˩]Huế [kʰɨ˧˨ ʈʊwŋ͡m˦˩]Saigon [kʰɨ˨˩˦ ʈʊwŋ͡m˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khử trùng means to sterilise; to disinfect; to decontaminate.
Chinese characters: 去蟲
Meanings of khử trùng in English
Verb
- to sterilise; to disinfect; to decontaminate
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 去蟲.
Frequently asked questions
What does khử trùng mean in English?
khử trùng (verb) means "to sterilise; to disinfect; to decontaminate".
How do you pronounce khử trùng?
IPA: Hanoi [xɨ˧˩ t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˨˩]; Saigon [kʰɨ˨˩˦ ʈʊwŋ͡m˨˩]. Tones: khử — dipping tone (hỏi), trùng — falling tone (huyền).
Is khử trùng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khử trùng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 去蟲.