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y sinh

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔi˧˧ sïŋ˧˧]Huế [ʔɪj˧˧ ʂɨn˧˧]Saigon [ʔɪj˧˧ ʂɨn˧˧] browser voice
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y sinh means physician; medical doctor.

Chinese characters: 醫生

Meanings of y sinh in English

Noun

  1. physician; medical doctor ≈ bác sĩ

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 醫生.

Frequently asked questions

What does y sinh mean in English?

y sinh (noun) means "physician; medical doctor".

How do you pronounce y sinh?

IPA: Hanoi [ʔi˧˧ sïŋ˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɪj˧˧ ʂɨn˧˧]. Tones: y — level tone (ngang), sinh — level tone (ngang).

Is y sinh a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. y sinh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 醫生.

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