phụ khoa
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fu˧˨ʔ xwaː˧˧]Huế [fʊw˨˩ʔ kʰwaː˧˧]Saigon [fʊw˨˩˨ kʰwaː˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phụ khoa means gynecology.
Chinese characters: 婦科 (婦 “woman” + 科 “medical branch”)
Meanings of phụ khoa in English
Noun
- gynecology
- bệnh phụ khoaa disease or condition in women related to genitals or the reproductive system
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 婦科, composed of 婦 (“woman”) and 科 (“medical branch”).
Frequently asked questions
What does phụ khoa mean in English?
phụ khoa (noun) means "gynecology".
How do you pronounce phụ khoa?
IPA: Hanoi [fu˧˨ʔ xwaː˧˧]; Saigon [fʊw˨˩˨ kʰwaː˧˧]. Tones: phụ — heavy tone (nặng), khoa — level tone (ngang).
Is phụ khoa a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phụ khoa is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 婦科.