phát dục
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [faːt̚˧˦ zʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [faːk̚˦˧˥ jʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [faːk̚˦˥ jʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phát dục means to develop; to mature sexually; to enter puberty.
Chinese characters: 發育
Meanings of phát dục in English
Verb
- of an organism to develop
- to mature sexually; to enter puberty; to be in heat
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 發育.
Frequently asked questions
What does phát dục mean in English?
phát dục (verb) means "to develop; to mature sexually; to enter puberty".
How do you pronounce phát dục?
IPA: Hanoi [faːt̚˧˦ zʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [faːk̚˦˥ jʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨]. Tones: phát — rising tone (sắc), dục — heavy tone (nặng).
Is phát dục a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phát dục is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 發育.