phôi thai
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [foj˧˧ tʰaːj˧˧]Huế [foj˧˧ tʰaːj˧˧]Saigon [foj˧˧ tʰaːj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phôi thai means fetus; embryo.
Chinese characters: 胚胎
Meanings of phôi thai in English
Noun
- fetus; embryo
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 胚胎.
Frequently asked questions
What does phôi thai mean in English?
phôi thai (noun) means "fetus; embryo".
How do you pronounce phôi thai?
IPA: Hanoi [foj˧˧ tʰaːj˧˧]; Saigon [foj˧˧ tʰaːj˧˧]. Tones: phôi — level tone (ngang), thai — level tone (ngang).
Is phôi thai a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phôi thai is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 胚胎.