đoàng hoàng
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɗwaːŋ˨˩ hwaːŋ˨˩]Huế [ʔɗwaːŋ˦˩ hwaːŋ˦˩]Saigon [ʔɗwaːŋ˨˩ waːŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
đoàng hoàng means comfortably off; well-off.
Also spelled đàng hoàng — same word, same meaning.
Chinese characters: 堂皇
Meanings of đoàng hoàng in English
Adjective
- comfortably off; well-off
- dignified; proper; nice
- Làm cho đàng hoàng vô.Do your part properly.
- in the open, scrupulous and trustable
Etymology
A hypercorrection of đàng hoàng, based on the assumption that both syllables are supposed to rhyme, thus causing regressive assimilation.
Frequently asked questions
What does đoàng hoàng mean in English?
đoàng hoàng (adjective) means "comfortably off; well-off".
How do you pronounce đoàng hoàng?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗwaːŋ˨˩ hwaːŋ˨˩]; Saigon [ʔɗwaːŋ˨˩ waːŋ˨˩]. Tones: đoàng — falling tone (huyền), hoàng — falling tone (huyền).
Is đoàng hoàng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. đoàng hoàng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 堂皇.