âm hộ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔəm˧˧ ho˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔəm˧˧ how˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔəm˧˧ how˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
âm hộ means a vulva.
Chinese characters: 陰戶 (陰 “yin” + 戶 “doorway”)
Meanings of âm hộ in English
Noun
- a vulva ≈ cửa mình
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 陰戶, composed of 陰 (“yin”) and 戶 (“doorway”).
Frequently asked questions
What does âm hộ mean in English?
âm hộ (noun) means "a vulva".
How do you pronounce âm hộ?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔəm˧˧ ho˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔəm˧˧ how˨˩˨]. Tones: âm — level tone (ngang), hộ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is âm hộ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. âm hộ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 陰戶.