nội khoa
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [noj˧˨ʔ xwaː˧˧]Huế [noj˨˩ʔ kʰwaː˧˧]Saigon [noj˨˩˨ kʰwaː˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nội khoa means internal medicine.
Chinese characters: 內科 (內 “inside” + 科 “department”)
Meanings of nội khoa in English
Noun
- internal medicine
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 內科, composed of 內 (“inside”) and 科 (“department”).
Frequently asked questions
What does nội khoa mean in English?
nội khoa (noun) means "internal medicine".
How do you pronounce nội khoa?
IPA: Hanoi [noj˧˨ʔ xwaː˧˧]; Saigon [noj˨˩˨ kʰwaː˧˧]. Tones: nội — heavy tone (nặng), khoa — level tone (ngang).
Is nội khoa a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nội khoa is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 內科.