sa mạc hoá
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sa mạc hoá means desertification.
Meanings of sa mạc hoá in English
Noun
- desertification ≈ hoang mạc hoá
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 沙漠化, composed of 沙漠 and 化.
Frequently asked questions
What does sa mạc hoá mean in English?
sa mạc hoá (noun) means "desertification".
How do you pronounce sa mạc hoá?
IPA: Hanoi [saː˧˧ maːk̚˧˨ʔ hwaː˧˦]; Saigon [ʂaː˧˧ maːk̚˨˩˨ waː˦˥]. Tones: sa — level tone (ngang), mạc — heavy tone (nặng), hoá — rising tone (sắc).
Is sa mạc hoá a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. sa mạc hoá is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 沙漠化.