thuần chủng
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰwən˨˩ t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˩]Huế [tʰwəŋ˦˩ t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˨]Saigon [tʰ⁽ʷ⁾əŋ˨˩ cʊwŋ͡m˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thuần chủng means purebred.
Chinese characters: 純種
Meanings of thuần chủng in English
Adjective
- purebred
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 純種.
Frequently asked questions
What does thuần chủng mean in English?
thuần chủng (adjective) means "purebred".
How do you pronounce thuần chủng?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰwən˨˩ t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˩]; Saigon [tʰ⁽ʷ⁾əŋ˨˩ cʊwŋ͡m˨˩˦]. Tones: thuần — falling tone (huyền), chủng — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is thuần chủng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thuần chủng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 純種.