phế quản
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fe˧˦ kwaːn˧˩]Huế [fej˨˩˦ kwaːŋ˧˨]Saigon [fej˦˥ waːŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phế quản means a bronchus.
Chinese characters: 肺管
Meanings of phế quản in English
Noun
- a bronchus
- viêm phế quảnbronchitis
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 肺管 (“trachea”).
Frequently asked questions
What does phế quản mean in English?
phế quản (noun) means "a bronchus".
How do you pronounce phế quản?
IPA: Hanoi [fe˧˦ kwaːn˧˩]; Saigon [fej˦˥ waːŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: phế — rising tone (sắc), quản — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is phế quản a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phế quản is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 肺管.