phế nang
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fe˧˦ naːŋ˧˧]Huế [fej˨˩˦ naːŋ˧˧]Saigon [fej˦˥ naːŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phế nang means alveolus; alveolar sac.
Chinese characters: 肺囊
Meanings of phế nang in English
Noun
- alveolus
- alveolar sac
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 肺囊.
Frequently asked questions
What does phế nang mean in English?
phế nang (noun) means "alveolus; alveolar sac".
How do you pronounce phế nang?
IPA: Hanoi [fe˧˦ naːŋ˧˧]; Saigon [fej˦˥ naːŋ˧˧]. Tones: phế — rising tone (sắc), nang — level tone (ngang).
Is phế nang a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phế nang is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 肺囊.