phản xạ
nounverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [faːn˧˩ saː˧˨ʔ]Huế [faːŋ˧˨ saː˨˩ʔ]Saigon [faːŋ˨˩˦ saː˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phản xạ means a reflex; a response.
Chinese characters: 反射 (反 “against; back” + 射 “to shoot; to emit”)
Meanings of phản xạ in English
Noun
- a reflex; a response
- phản xạ có/không điều kiệna(n un)conditioned reflex/response
Verb
- to be reflected
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 反射, composed of 反 (“against; back”) and 射 (“to shoot; to emit”)
Frequently asked questions
What does phản xạ mean in English?
phản xạ (noun) means "a reflex; a response".
How do you pronounce phản xạ?
IPA: Hanoi [faːn˧˩ saː˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [faːŋ˨˩˦ saː˨˩˨]. Tones: phản — dipping tone (hỏi), xạ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is phản xạ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phản xạ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 反射.