tử ngoại
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tɨ˧˩ ŋwaːj˧˨ʔ]Huế [tɨ˧˨ ŋwaːj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [tɨ˨˩˦ ŋwaːj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tử ngoại means ultraviolet.
Chinese characters: 紫外 (紫 “purple” + 外 “outside”)
Meanings of tử ngoại in English
Adjective
- ultraviolet ≈ cực tím
- bức xạ tử ngoạiultraviolet radiation
Words with tử ngoại
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 紫外, composed of 紫 (“purple”) and 外 (“outside”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tử ngoại mean in English?
tử ngoại (adjective) means "ultraviolet".
How do you pronounce tử ngoại?
IPA: Hanoi [tɨ˧˩ ŋwaːj˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tɨ˨˩˦ ŋwaːj˨˩˨]. Tones: tử — dipping tone (hỏi), ngoại — heavy tone (nặng).
Is tử ngoại a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tử ngoại is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 紫外.