sát khuẩn
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [saːt̚˧˦ xwən˧˩]Huế [ʂaːk̚˦˧˥ kʰwəŋ˧˨]Saigon [ʂaːk̚˦˥ kʰwəŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sát khuẩn means antiseptic.
Chinese characters: 殺菌 (殺 “to kill” + 菌 “bacteria”)
Meanings of sát khuẩn in English
Adjective
- antiseptic
- nước sát khuẩnantiseptic solution
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 殺菌, composed of 殺 (“to kill”) and 菌 (“bacteria”).
Frequently asked questions
What does sát khuẩn mean in English?
sát khuẩn (adjective) means "antiseptic".
How do you pronounce sát khuẩn?
IPA: Hanoi [saːt̚˧˦ xwən˧˩]; Saigon [ʂaːk̚˦˥ kʰwəŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: sát — rising tone (sắc), khuẩn — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is sát khuẩn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. sát khuẩn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 殺菌.