nhị phân
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ɲi˧˨ʔ fən˧˧]Huế [ɲɪj˨˩ʔ fəŋ˧˧]Saigon [ɲɪj˨˩˨ fəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nhị phân means binary.
Chinese characters: 二分 (二 “two” + 分 “part”)
Meanings of nhị phân in English
Adjective
- binary
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 二分, composed of 二 (“two”) and 分 (“part”)
Frequently asked questions
What does nhị phân mean in English?
nhị phân (adjective) means "binary".
How do you pronounce nhị phân?
IPA: Hanoi [ɲi˧˨ʔ fən˧˧]; Saigon [ɲɪj˨˩˨ fəŋ˧˧]. Tones: nhị — heavy tone (nặng), phân — level tone (ngang).
Is nhị phân a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nhị phân is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 二分.