vị giác
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [vi˧˨ʔ zaːk̚˧˦]Huế [vɪj˨˩ʔ jaːk̚˦˧˥]Saigon [vɪj˨˩˨ jaːk̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vị giác means taste.
Chinese characters: 味覺
Meanings of vị giác in English
Noun
- taste (one of the sensations produced by the tongue)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 味覺.
Frequently asked questions
What does vị giác mean in English?
vị giác (noun) means "taste".
How do you pronounce vị giác?
IPA: Hanoi [vi˧˨ʔ zaːk̚˧˦]; Saigon [vɪj˨˩˨ jaːk̚˦˥]. Tones: vị — heavy tone (nặng), giác — rising tone (sắc).
Is vị giác a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. vị giác is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 味覺.