quán tính
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kwaːn˧˦ tïŋ˧˦]Huế [kwaːŋ˦˧˥ tɨn˦˧˥]Saigon [waːŋ˦˥ tɨn˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
quán tính means inertia; matter of course.
Chinese characters: 慣性
Meanings of quán tính in English
Noun
- inertia
- Quán tính giúp viên bi duy trì vận tốc nếu ta triệt tiêu hoàn toàn lực cản.Inertia allows the marble to maintain its velocity when all other forces are absent.
- matter of course
- làm theo quán tínhto make a move as a matter of course
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 慣性.
Frequently asked questions
What does quán tính mean in English?
quán tính (noun) means "inertia; matter of course".
How do you pronounce quán tính?
IPA: Hanoi [kwaːn˧˦ tïŋ˧˦]; Saigon [waːŋ˦˥ tɨn˦˥]. Tones: quán — rising tone (sắc), tính — rising tone (sắc).
Is quán tính a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. quán tính is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 慣性.