tiểu tràng
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tiəw˧˩ t͡ɕaːŋ˨˩]Huế [tiw˧˨ ʈaːŋ˦˩]Saigon [tiw˨˩˦ ʈaːŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tiểu tràng means small intestine.
Chinese characters: 小腸 (小 “small” + 腸 “intestine”)
Meanings of tiểu tràng in English
Noun
- small intestine ≈ ruột non
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 小腸, composed of 小 (“small”) and 腸 (“intestine”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tiểu tràng mean in English?
tiểu tràng (noun) means "small intestine".
How do you pronounce tiểu tràng?
IPA: Hanoi [tiəw˧˩ t͡ɕaːŋ˨˩]; Saigon [tiw˨˩˦ ʈaːŋ˨˩]. Tones: tiểu — dipping tone (hỏi), tràng — falling tone (huyền).
Is tiểu tràng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tiểu tràng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 小腸.