liệt kháng
noun
Hanoi [liət̚˧˨ʔ xaːŋ˧˦]Huế [liək̚˨˩ʔ kʰaːŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [liək̚˨˩˨ kʰaːŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
liệt kháng means acquired immune deficiency syndrome.
Meanings of liệt kháng in English
Noun
- acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) ≈ SIDA
Etymology
Clipping of tê liệt khả năng đề kháng (“paralyzed ability to resist”).
Frequently asked questions
What does liệt kháng mean in English?
liệt kháng (noun) means "acquired immune deficiency syndrome".
How do you pronounce liệt kháng?
IPA: Hanoi [liət̚˧˨ʔ xaːŋ˧˦]; Saigon [liək̚˨˩˨ kʰaːŋ˦˥]. Tones: liệt — heavy tone (nặng), kháng — rising tone (sắc).