phóng xạ
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˧˦ saː˧˨ʔ]Huế [fawŋ͡m˦˧˥ saː˨˩ʔ]Saigon [fawŋ͡m˦˥ saː˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phóng xạ means radioactive.
Chinese characters: 放射 (放 “to emit” + 射 “to shoot”)
Meanings of phóng xạ in English
Adjective
- radioactive
- chất/nguyên tố/đồng vị phóng xạa radioactive substance/element/isotope
Example sentences with phóng xạ
- Vấn đề chất thải phóng xạ vẫn còn chưa được giải quyết. The problem of radioactive waste remains unresolved.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 放射, composed of 放 (“to emit”) and 射 (“to shoot”).
Frequently asked questions
What does phóng xạ mean in English?
phóng xạ (adjective) means "radioactive".
How do you pronounce phóng xạ?
IPA: Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˧˦ saː˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [fawŋ͡m˦˥ saː˨˩˨]. Tones: phóng — rising tone (sắc), xạ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is phóng xạ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phóng xạ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 放射.