phân tử
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phân tử means a molecule.
Meanings of phân tử in English
Noun
- a molecule
Words with phân tử
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 分子, composed of 分 (“to divide”) and 子 (“child; small thing”), from Japanese 分子 (bunshi), irregularly adapted from Middle Chinese 分子 (pjun tsiX, “numerator”, literally “division child”) (a regular form of the Japanese word would be 分子 (*funshi)). As a mathematical term, it is opposed to 分母 (pjun muwX, “denominator”, literally “division mother”), and both were mentioned in The Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art. Later extended to physics in the 20th century. The voiceless obstruent /p/ in the Middle Chinese 分 (pjun, “to divide”) resulted in the ngang tone, as opposed
Frequently asked questions
What does phân tử mean in English?
phân tử (noun) means "a molecule".
How do you pronounce phân tử?
IPA: Hanoi [fən˧˧ tɨ˧˩]; Saigon [fəŋ˧˧ tɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: phân — level tone (ngang), tử — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is phân tử a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phân tử is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 分子.