ác ôn
nounadjective
Hanoi [ʔaːk̚˧˦ ʔon˧˧]Huế [ʔaːk̚˦˧˥ ʔoŋ˧˧]Saigon [ʔaːk̚˦˥ ʔoŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ác ôn means wicked thug; killer.
Meanings of ác ôn in English
Noun
- wicked thug; killer
- rare A collaborator with a puppet regime who has committed many crimes against the people.
Adjective
- cruel; ruffian; thug-like
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 惡 and 瘟.
Frequently asked questions
What does ác ôn mean in English?
ác ôn (noun) means "wicked thug; killer".
How do you pronounce ác ôn?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔaːk̚˧˦ ʔon˧˧]; Saigon [ʔaːk̚˦˥ ʔoŋ˧˧]. Tones: ác — rising tone (sắc), ôn — level tone (ngang).