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ma sát

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [maː˧˧ saːt̚˧˦]Huế [maː˧˧ ʂaːk̚˦˧˥]Saigon [maː˧˧ ʂaːk̚˦˥] browser voice
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ma sát means friction.

Chinese characters: 摩擦

Meanings of ma sát in English

Noun

  1. friction

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 摩擦.

Frequently asked questions

What does ma sát mean in English?

ma sát (noun) means "friction".

How do you pronounce ma sát?

IPA: Hanoi [maː˧˧ saːt̚˧˦]; Saigon [maː˧˧ ʂaːk̚˦˥]. Tones: ma — level tone (ngang), sát — rising tone (sắc).

Is ma sát a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. ma sát is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 摩擦.

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