tuyệt chủng
Hanoi [twiət̚˧˨ʔ t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˩]Huế [twiək̚˨˩ʔ t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˨]Saigon [t⁽ʷ⁾iək̚˨˩˨ cʊwŋ͡m˨˩˦] browser voice
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tuyệt chủng means to go extinct.
Chinese characters: 絕種 (絕 “to terminate” + 種 “species”)
Meanings of tuyệt chủng in English
Verb
- to go extinct
Example sentences with tuyệt chủng
- Loài động vật này gần như đã tuyệt chủng. This animal species is nearing extinction.
- Chúng ta nên làm cho con người tuyệt chủng. We should make humans extinct.
- Nhiều loài sẽ bị tuyệt chủng vào cuối thế kỷ này. The species will be made extinct by the end of this century.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 絕種, composed of 絕 (“to terminate”) and 種 (“species”). Compare Japanese 絶種 (zesshu, “extinct species”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tuyệt chủng mean in English?
tuyệt chủng (verb) means "to go extinct".
How do you pronounce tuyệt chủng?
IPA: Hanoi [twiət̚˧˨ʔ t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˩]; Saigon [t⁽ʷ⁾iək̚˨˩˨ cʊwŋ͡m˨˩˦]. Tones: tuyệt — heavy tone (nặng), chủng — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is tuyệt chủng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tuyệt chủng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 絕種.