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lưỡng tính

adjectivenoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [lɨəŋ˦ˀ˥ tïŋ˧˦]Huế [lɨəŋ˧˨ tɨn˦˧˥]Saigon [lɨəŋ˨˩˦ tɨn˦˥] browser voice
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lưỡng tính means amphoteric; bisexual.

Chinese characters: 兩性

Meanings of lưỡng tính in English

Adjective

  1. amphoteric
  2. bisexual
  3. duality

Noun

  1. amphoterism

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 兩性, composed of 兩 and 性.

Frequently asked questions

What does lưỡng tính mean in English?

lưỡng tính (adjective) means "amphoteric; bisexual".

How do you pronounce lưỡng tính?

IPA: Hanoi [lɨəŋ˦ˀ˥ tïŋ˧˦]; Saigon [lɨəŋ˨˩˦ tɨn˦˥]. Tones: lưỡng — creaky rising tone (ngã), tính — rising tone (sắc).

Is lưỡng tính a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. lưỡng tính is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 兩性.

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