phát kiến
nounverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [faːt̚˧˦ kiən˧˦]Huế [faːk̚˦˧˥ kiəŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [faːk̚˦˥ kiəŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phát kiến means a discovery.
Chinese characters: 發見
Meanings of phát kiến in English
Noun
- a (scientific) discovery
Verb
- uncommon to discover
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 發見.
Frequently asked questions
What does phát kiến mean in English?
phát kiến (noun) means "a discovery".
How do you pronounce phát kiến?
IPA: Hanoi [faːt̚˧˦ kiən˧˦]; Saigon [faːk̚˦˥ kiəŋ˦˥]. Tones: phát — rising tone (sắc), kiến — rising tone (sắc).
Is phát kiến a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phát kiến is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 發見.