vật kính
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [vət̚˧˨ʔ kïŋ˧˦]Huế [vək̚˨˩ʔ kɨn˦˧˥]Saigon [vək̚˨˩˨ kɨn˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vật kính means an objective lens.
Chinese characters: 物鏡 (物 “object” + 鏡 “mirror”)
Meanings of vật kính in English
Noun
- microscopy an objective lens
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 物鏡, composed of 物 (“object”) and 鏡 (“mirror”).
Frequently asked questions
What does vật kính mean in English?
vật kính (noun) means "an objective lens".
How do you pronounce vật kính?
IPA: Hanoi [vət̚˧˨ʔ kïŋ˧˦]; Saigon [vək̚˨˩˨ kɨn˦˥]. Tones: vật — heavy tone (nặng), kính — rising tone (sắc).
Is vật kính a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. vật kính is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 物鏡.