tiếp xúc
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tiếp xúc means to make contact; to have a talk.
Meanings of tiếp xúc in English
Verb
- to make contact (with something)
- to have a talk (with someone)
- to touch
Example sentences with tiếp xúc
- Khi axít tiếp xúc với kim loại, một phản ứng hóa học sẽ xảy ra. When acid touches metal, a chemical reaction happens.
- Trẻ em dưới ba tuổi không nên được tiếp xúc với những sản phẩm này. Children under three years old should not be given these products.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 接觸.
Frequently asked questions
What does tiếp xúc mean in English?
tiếp xúc (verb) means "to make contact; to have a talk".
How do you pronounce tiếp xúc?
IPA: Hanoi [tiəp̚˧˦ sʊwk͡p̚˧˦]; Saigon [tip̚˦˥ sʊwk͡p̚˦˥]. Tones: tiếp — rising tone (sắc), xúc — rising tone (sắc).
Is tiếp xúc a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tiếp xúc is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 接觸.