vĩ độ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [vi˦ˀ˥ ʔɗo˧˨ʔ]Huế [vɪj˧˨ ʔɗow˨˩ʔ]Saigon [vɪj˨˩˦ ʔɗow˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vĩ độ means a latitude.
Chinese characters: 緯度
Meanings of vĩ độ in English
Noun
- a latitude (angular distance north or south from the equator)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 緯度.
Frequently asked questions
What does vĩ độ mean in English?
vĩ độ (noun) means "a latitude".
How do you pronounce vĩ độ?
IPA: Hanoi [vi˦ˀ˥ ʔɗo˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [vɪj˨˩˦ ʔɗow˨˩˨]. Tones: vĩ — creaky rising tone (ngã), độ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is vĩ độ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. vĩ độ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 緯度.