kinh nguyệt
noun
Hanoi [kïŋ˧˧ ŋwiət̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [kɨn˧˧ ŋwiək̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kɨn˧˧ ŋwiək̚˨˩˨] browser voice
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kinh nguyệt means menstruation; menses.
Meanings of kinh nguyệt in English
Noun
- menstruation; menses ≈ kinh
Etymology
Adapted borrowing of Chinese 月經 /月经 (nguyệt kinh, literally “monthly meridian”). Compare thần kinh (literally “spiritual meridian”).
Frequently asked questions
What does kinh nguyệt mean in English?
kinh nguyệt (noun) means "menstruation; menses".
How do you pronounce kinh nguyệt?
IPA: Hanoi [kïŋ˧˧ ŋwiət̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kɨn˧˧ ŋwiək̚˨˩˨]. Tones: kinh — level tone (ngang), nguyệt — heavy tone (nặng).