phản chứng
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [faːn˧˩ t͡ɕɨŋ˧˦]Huế [faːŋ˧˨ t͡ɕɨŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [faːŋ˨˩˦ cɨŋ˦˥] browser voice
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phản chứng means reductio ad absurdum; proof by contradiction.
Chinese characters: 反證 (反 “contrary” + 證 “proof”)
Meanings of phản chứng in English
Noun
- reductio ad absurdum; proof by contradiction
- Phép phản chứngThe Reductio Ad Absurdum Method
- literary, rare a rebuttal; disproof; counterargument
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 反證, composed of 反 (“contrary”) and 證 (“proof”).
Frequently asked questions
What does phản chứng mean in English?
phản chứng (noun) means "reductio ad absurdum; proof by contradiction".
How do you pronounce phản chứng?
IPA: Hanoi [faːn˧˩ t͡ɕɨŋ˧˦]; Saigon [faːŋ˨˩˦ cɨŋ˦˥]. Tones: phản — dipping tone (hỏi), chứng — rising tone (sắc).
Is phản chứng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phản chứng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 反證.