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lão hoá

verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [laːw˦ˀ˥ hwaː˧˦]Huế [laːw˧˨ hwaː˨˩˦]Saigon [laːw˨˩˦ waː˦˥] browser voice
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lão hoá means to age.

Chinese characters: 老化

Meanings of lão hoá in English

Verb

  1. to age

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 老化.

Frequently asked questions

What does lão hoá mean in English?

lão hoá (verb) means "to age".

How do you pronounce lão hoá?

IPA: Hanoi [laːw˦ˀ˥ hwaː˧˦]; Saigon [laːw˨˩˦ waː˦˥]. Tones: lão — creaky rising tone (ngã), hoá — rising tone (sắc).

Is lão hoá a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. lão hoá is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 老化.

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