sát trùng
verbadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [saːt̚˧˦ t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˨˩]Huế [ʂaːk̚˦˧˥ ʈʊwŋ͡m˦˩]Saigon [ʂaːk̚˦˥ ʈʊwŋ͡m˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sát trùng means to disinfect.
Chinese characters: 殺蟲
Meanings of sát trùng in English
Verb
- to disinfect
- sát trùng đồ dùng hàng ngàyto disinfect one's belongings
Adjective
- antiseptic; disinfectant
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 殺蟲.
Frequently asked questions
What does sát trùng mean in English?
sát trùng (verb) means "to disinfect".
How do you pronounce sát trùng?
IPA: Hanoi [saːt̚˧˦ t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˨˩]; Saigon [ʂaːk̚˦˥ ʈʊwŋ͡m˨˩]. Tones: sát — rising tone (sắc), trùng — falling tone (huyền).
Is sát trùng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. sát trùng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 殺蟲.