vi khuẩn
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [vi˧˧ xwən˧˩]Huế [vɪj˧˧ kʰwəŋ˧˨]Saigon [vɪj˧˧ kʰwəŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vi khuẩn means bacterium; bacteria.
Chinese characters: 微菌 (微 “mini-” + 菌 “bacterium”)
Meanings of vi khuẩn in English
Noun
- bacterium, bacteria ≈ vi trùng
Example sentences with vi khuẩn
- Rửa tay là một cách kiểm soát vi khuẩn. Hand washing is one way to control bacteria.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 微菌, composed of 微 (“mini-”) and 菌 (“bacterium”). Possibly influenced by Chinese 微菌 (vi khuẩn, “bacteria”) and Chinese 細菌 /细菌 (tế khuẩn, “bacteria”).
Frequently asked questions
What does vi khuẩn mean in English?
vi khuẩn (noun) means "bacterium; bacteria".
How do you pronounce vi khuẩn?
IPA: Hanoi [vi˧˧ xwən˧˩]; Saigon [vɪj˧˧ kʰwəŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: vi — level tone (ngang), khuẩn — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is vi khuẩn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. vi khuẩn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 微菌.