sắc tố
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [sak̚˧˦ to˧˦]Huế [ʂak̚˦˧˥ tow˨˩˦]Saigon [ʂak̚˦˥ tow˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sắc tố means pigment; colouring matter.
Chinese characters: 色素 (色 “colour” + 素 “element”)
Meanings of sắc tố in English
Noun
- pigment, colouring matter
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 色素, composed of 色 (“colour”) and 素 (“element”).
Frequently asked questions
What does sắc tố mean in English?
sắc tố (noun) means "pigment; colouring matter".
How do you pronounce sắc tố?
IPA: Hanoi [sak̚˧˦ to˧˦]; Saigon [ʂak̚˦˥ tow˦˥]. Tones: sắc — rising tone (sắc), tố — rising tone (sắc).
Is sắc tố a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. sắc tố is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 色素.