võng mạc
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [vawŋ͡m˦ˀ˥ maːk̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [vawŋ͡m˧˨ maːk̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [vawŋ͡m˨˩˦ maːk̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
võng mạc means a retina.
Chinese characters: 網膜 (網 “net” + 膜 “membrane”)
Meanings of võng mạc in English
Noun
- a retina ≈ màng lưới
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 網膜, composed of 網 (“net”) and 膜 (“membrane”).
Frequently asked questions
What does võng mạc mean in English?
võng mạc (noun) means "a retina".
How do you pronounce võng mạc?
IPA: Hanoi [vawŋ͡m˦ˀ˥ maːk̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [vawŋ͡m˨˩˦ maːk̚˨˩˨]. Tones: võng — creaky rising tone (ngã), mạc — heavy tone (nặng).
Is võng mạc a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. võng mạc is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 網膜.