sai số
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [saːj˧˧ so˧˦]Huế [ʂaːj˧˧ ʂow˨˩˦]Saigon [ʂaːj˧˧ ʂow˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sai số means error.
Chinese characters: 差數 (差 “wrong” + 數 “number”)
Meanings of sai số in English
Noun
- error, deviation of a measured or calculated value from the true value
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 差數, composed of 差 (“wrong”) and 數 (“number”).
Frequently asked questions
What does sai số mean in English?
sai số (noun) means "error".
How do you pronounce sai số?
IPA: Hanoi [saːj˧˧ so˧˦]; Saigon [ʂaːj˧˧ ʂow˦˥]. Tones: sai — level tone (ngang), số — rising tone (sắc).
Is sai số a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. sai số is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 差數.