độc hành
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɗəwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ hajŋ̟˨˩]Huế [ʔɗəwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ hɛɲ˦˩]Saigon [ʔɗəwk͡p̚˨˩˨ han˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
độc hành means to walk alone.
Chinese characters: 獨行 (獨 “alone” + 行 “to go, to travel”)
Meanings of độc hành in English
Verb
- to walk alone
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 獨行, composed of 獨 (“alone”) and 行 (“to go, to travel”).
Frequently asked questions
What does độc hành mean in English?
độc hành (verb) means "to walk alone".
How do you pronounce độc hành?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗəwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ hajŋ̟˨˩]; Saigon [ʔɗəwk͡p̚˨˩˨ han˨˩]. Tones: độc — heavy tone (nặng), hành — falling tone (huyền).
Is độc hành a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. độc hành is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 獨行.