tinh thể
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tïŋ˧˧ tʰe˧˩]Huế [tɨn˧˧ tʰej˧˨]Saigon [tɨn˧˧ tʰej˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tinh thể means crystal.
Chinese characters: 晶體 (晶 “fine; pure” + 體 “body”)
Meanings of tinh thể in English
Noun
- crystal
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 晶體, composed of 晶 (“fine; pure”) and 體 (“body”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tinh thể mean in English?
tinh thể (noun) means "crystal".
How do you pronounce tinh thể?
IPA: Hanoi [tïŋ˧˧ tʰe˧˩]; Saigon [tɨn˧˧ tʰej˨˩˦]. Tones: tinh — level tone (ngang), thể — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is tinh thể a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tinh thể is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 晶體.