tiệm cận
adjectiveverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tiəm˧˨ʔ kən˧˨ʔ]Huế [tiəm˨˩ʔ kəŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [tim˨˩˨ kəŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tiệm cận means asymptotic; asymptotical.
Chinese characters: 漸近
Meanings of tiệm cận in English
Adjective
- asymptotic; asymptotical
Verb
- uncommon to gradually become close to; to approach
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 漸近.
Frequently asked questions
What does tiệm cận mean in English?
tiệm cận (adjective) means "asymptotic; asymptotical".
How do you pronounce tiệm cận?
IPA: Hanoi [tiəm˧˨ʔ kən˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tim˨˩˨ kəŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: tiệm — heavy tone (nặng), cận — heavy tone (nặng).
Is tiệm cận a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tiệm cận is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 漸近.