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vô hiệu

adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [vo˧˧ hiəw˧˨ʔ]Huế [vow˧˧ hiw˨˩ʔ]Saigon [vow˧˧ hiw˨˩˨] browser voice
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vô hiệu means ineffectual; ineffective.

Chinese characters: 無效

Meanings of vô hiệu in English

Adjective

  1. ineffectual; ineffective

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 無效.

Frequently asked questions

What does vô hiệu mean in English?

vô hiệu (adjective) means "ineffectual; ineffective".

How do you pronounce vô hiệu?

IPA: Hanoi [vo˧˧ hiəw˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [vow˧˧ hiw˨˩˨]. Tones: vô — level tone (ngang), hiệu — heavy tone (nặng).

Is vô hiệu a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. vô hiệu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 無效.

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