tử cung
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tɨ˧˩ kʊwŋ͡m˧˧]Huế [tɨ˧˨ kʊwŋ͡m˧˧]Saigon [tɨ˨˩˦ kʊwŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tử cung means uterus; womb.
Chinese characters: 子宮 (子 “child” + 宮 “palace”)
Meanings of tử cung in English
Noun
- uterus; womb ≈ dạ con
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 子宮, composed of 子 (“child”) and 宮 (“palace”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tử cung mean in English?
tử cung (noun) means "uterus; womb".
How do you pronounce tử cung?
IPA: Hanoi [tɨ˧˩ kʊwŋ͡m˧˧]; Saigon [tɨ˨˩˦ kʊwŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: tử — dipping tone (hỏi), cung — level tone (ngang).
Is tử cung a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tử cung is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 子宮.