đô hộ
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɗo˧˧ ho˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔɗow˧˧ how˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔɗow˧˧ how˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
đô hộ means to dominate; to control; to rule.
Chinese characters: 都護
Meanings of đô hộ in English
Verb
- to dominate; to control; to rule
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 都護 (“Han-Tang Dynasty Governor of a protectorate”).
Frequently asked questions
What does đô hộ mean in English?
đô hộ (verb) means "to dominate; to control; to rule".
How do you pronounce đô hộ?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗo˧˧ ho˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔɗow˧˧ how˨˩˨]. Tones: đô — level tone (ngang), hộ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is đô hộ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. đô hộ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 都護.