tinh khiết
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tinh khiết means pure; unpolluted; uncontaminated.
Meanings of tinh khiết in English
Adjective
- pure, unpolluted, uncontaminated
- nước tinh khiếtpure/purified water
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 精潔.
Frequently asked questions
What does tinh khiết mean in English?
tinh khiết (adjective) means "pure; unpolluted; uncontaminated".
How do you pronounce tinh khiết?
IPA: Hanoi [tïŋ˧˧ xiət̚˧˦]; Saigon [tɨn˧˧ kʰiək̚˦˥]. Tones: tinh — level tone (ngang), khiết — rising tone (sắc).
Is tinh khiết a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tinh khiết is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 精潔.