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kim nhũ

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kim˧˧ ɲu˦ˀ˥]Huế [kim˧˧ ɲʊw˧˨]Saigon [kim˧˧ ɲʊw˨˩˦] browser voice
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kim nhũ means golden glitter; often mixed with paint.

Chinese characters: 金乳

Meanings of kim nhũ in English

Noun

  1. golden glitter, often mixed with paint

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 金乳.

Frequently asked questions

What does kim nhũ mean in English?

kim nhũ (noun) means "golden glitter; often mixed with paint".

How do you pronounce kim nhũ?

IPA: Hanoi [kim˧˧ ɲu˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [kim˧˧ ɲʊw˨˩˦]. Tones: kim — level tone (ngang), nhũ — creaky rising tone (ngã).

Is kim nhũ a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. kim nhũ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 金乳.

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