vô hướng
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [vo˧˧ hɨəŋ˧˦]Huế [vow˧˧ hɨəŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [vow˧˧ hɨəŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vô hướng means scalar.
Chinese characters: 無向
Meanings of vô hướng in English
Adjective
- scalar
Words with vô hướng
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 無向 (“directionless”), because non-vectors are directionless.
Frequently asked questions
What does vô hướng mean in English?
vô hướng (adjective) means "scalar".
How do you pronounce vô hướng?
IPA: Hanoi [vo˧˧ hɨəŋ˧˦]; Saigon [vow˧˧ hɨəŋ˦˥]. Tones: vô — level tone (ngang), hướng — rising tone (sắc).
Is vô hướng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. vô hướng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 無向.