ô hô
interjection Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔo˧˧ ho˧˧]Huế [ʔow˧˧ how˧˧]Saigon [ʔow˧˧ how˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ô hô means alas.
Chinese characters: 嗚呼
Meanings of ô hô in English
Interjection
- literary alas ≈ hỡi ôi
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 嗚呼.
Frequently asked questions
What does ô hô mean in English?
ô hô (interjection) means "alas".
How do you pronounce ô hô?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔo˧˧ ho˧˧]; Saigon [ʔow˧˧ how˧˧]. Tones: ô — level tone (ngang), hô — level tone (ngang).
Is ô hô a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ô hô is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 嗚呼.