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nhung mao

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ɲʊwŋ͡m˧˧ maːw˧˧]Huế [ɲʊwŋ͡m˧˧ maːw˧˧]Saigon [ɲʊwŋ͡m˧˧ maːw˧˧] browser voice
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nhung mao means villus.

Chinese characters: 絨毛

Meanings of nhung mao in English

Noun

  1. villus

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 絨毛.

Frequently asked questions

What does nhung mao mean in English?

nhung mao (noun) means "villus".

How do you pronounce nhung mao?

IPA: Hanoi [ɲʊwŋ͡m˧˧ maːw˧˧]; Saigon [ɲʊwŋ͡m˧˧ maːw˧˧]. Tones: nhung — level tone (ngang), mao — level tone (ngang).

Is nhung mao a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. nhung mao is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 絨毛.

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