tứ diện
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tɨ˧˦ ziən˧˨ʔ]Huế [tɨ˨˩˦ jiəŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [tɨ˦˥ jiəŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tứ diện means tetrahedron.
Chinese characters: 四面
Meanings of tứ diện in English
Noun
- tetrahedron
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 四面 (“four sides”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tứ diện mean in English?
tứ diện (noun) means "tetrahedron".
How do you pronounce tứ diện?
IPA: Hanoi [tɨ˧˦ ziən˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tɨ˦˥ jiəŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: tứ — rising tone (sắc), diện — heavy tone (nặng).
Is tứ diện a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tứ diện is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 四面.