xuyên quốc gia
adjective
Hanoi [swiən˧˧ kuək̚˧˦ zaː˧˧]Huế [swiəŋ˧˧ kuək̚˦˧˥ jaː˧˧]Saigon [s⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˧˧ wək̚˦˥ jaː˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
xuyên quốc gia means transnational.
Meanings of xuyên quốc gia in English
Adjective
- neologism transnational
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 穿 (“through”) and 國家 (“nation”), modeled on đa quốc gia (“multinational”), calque of English transnational.
Frequently asked questions
What does xuyên quốc gia mean in English?
xuyên quốc gia (adjective) means "transnational".
How do you pronounce xuyên quốc gia?
IPA: Hanoi [swiən˧˧ kuək̚˧˦ zaː˧˧]; Saigon [s⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˧˧ wək̚˦˥ jaː˧˧]. Tones: xuyên — level tone (ngang), quốc — rising tone (sắc), gia — level tone (ngang).