thực quản
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰɨk̚˧˨ʔ kwaːn˧˩]Huế [tʰɨk̚˨˩ʔ kwaːŋ˧˨]Saigon [tʰɨk̚˨˩˨ waːŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thực quản means an esophagus.
Chinese characters: 食管 (食 “eating” + 管 “tube”)
Meanings of thực quản in English
Noun
- an esophagus
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 食管, composed of 食 (“eating”) and 管 (“tube”).
Frequently asked questions
What does thực quản mean in English?
thực quản (noun) means "an esophagus".
How do you pronounce thực quản?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰɨk̚˧˨ʔ kwaːn˧˩]; Saigon [tʰɨk̚˨˩˨ waːŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: thực — heavy tone (nặng), quản — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is thực quản a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thực quản is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 食管.