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tinh dầu

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tïŋ˧˧ zəw˨˩]Huế [tɨn˧˧ jəw˦˩]Saigon [tɨn˧˧ jəw˨˩] browser voice
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tinh dầu means essential oil.

Chinese characters: 精油

Meanings of tinh dầu in English

Noun

  1. essential oil

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 精油.

Frequently asked questions

What does tinh dầu mean in English?

tinh dầu (noun) means "essential oil".

How do you pronounce tinh dầu?

IPA: Hanoi [tïŋ˧˧ zəw˨˩]; Saigon [tɨn˧˧ jəw˨˩]. Tones: tinh — level tone (ngang), dầu — falling tone (huyền).

Is tinh dầu a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. tinh dầu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 精油.

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