tử số
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tɨ˧˩ so˧˦]Huế [tɨ˧˨ ʂow˨˩˦]Saigon [tɨ˨˩˦ ʂow˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tử số means a numerator.
Chinese characters: 子數 (子 “child” + 數 “number”)
Meanings of tử số in English
Noun
- a numerator
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 子數, composed of 子 (“child”) and 數 (“number”). The notion of a "child number" comes from 分子 (phân tử), one of the discrete parts left after a division.
Frequently asked questions
What does tử số mean in English?
tử số (noun) means "a numerator".
How do you pronounce tử số?
IPA: Hanoi [tɨ˧˩ so˧˦]; Saigon [tɨ˨˩˦ ʂow˦˥]. Tones: tử — dipping tone (hỏi), số — rising tone (sắc).
Is tử số a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tử số is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 子數.