lưỡng dụng
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [lɨəŋ˦ˀ˥ zʊwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ]Huế [lɨəŋ˧˨ jʊwŋ͡m˨˩ʔ]Saigon [lɨəŋ˨˩˦ jʊwŋ͡m˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lưỡng dụng means dual-use; dual-purpose.
Chinese characters: 兩用
Meanings of lưỡng dụng in English
Adjective
- dual-use; dual-purpose
- Công nghệ lưỡng dụng trong quốc phòng cần được xem trọng hơn nữa.Dual-use technology applied for national defense needs more recognition.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 兩用.
Frequently asked questions
What does lưỡng dụng mean in English?
lưỡng dụng (adjective) means "dual-use; dual-purpose".
How do you pronounce lưỡng dụng?
IPA: Hanoi [lɨəŋ˦ˀ˥ zʊwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [lɨəŋ˨˩˦ jʊwŋ͡m˨˩˨]. Tones: lưỡng — creaky rising tone (ngã), dụng — heavy tone (nặng).
Is lưỡng dụng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lưỡng dụng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 兩用.