tĩnh điện
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tïŋ˦ˀ˥ ʔɗiən˧˨ʔ]Huế [tɨn˧˨ ʔɗiəŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [tɨn˨˩˦ ʔɗiəŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tĩnh điện means static electricity.
Chinese characters: 靜電 (靜 “static” + 電 “electricity”)
Meanings of tĩnh điện in English
Noun
- static electricity
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 靜電, composed of 靜 (“static”) and 電 (“electricity”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tĩnh điện mean in English?
tĩnh điện (noun) means "static electricity".
How do you pronounce tĩnh điện?
IPA: Hanoi [tïŋ˦ˀ˥ ʔɗiən˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tɨn˨˩˦ ʔɗiəŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: tĩnh — creaky rising tone (ngã), điện — heavy tone (nặng).
Is tĩnh điện a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tĩnh điện is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 靜電.