nhiễm khuẩn
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ɲiəm˦ˀ˥ xwən˧˩]Huế [ɲiəm˧˨ kʰwəŋ˧˨]Saigon [ɲim˨˩˦ kʰwəŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nhiễm khuẩn means to be infected by bacteria.
Chinese characters: 染菌
Meanings of nhiễm khuẩn in English
Verb
- to be infected by bacteria
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 染菌.
Frequently asked questions
What does nhiễm khuẩn mean in English?
nhiễm khuẩn (verb) means "to be infected by bacteria".
How do you pronounce nhiễm khuẩn?
IPA: Hanoi [ɲiəm˦ˀ˥ xwən˧˩]; Saigon [ɲim˨˩˦ kʰwəŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: nhiễm — creaky rising tone (ngã), khuẩn — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is nhiễm khuẩn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nhiễm khuẩn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 染菌.