bàng hoàng
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓaːŋ˨˩ hwaːŋ˨˩]Huế [ʔɓaːŋ˦˩ hwaːŋ˦˩]Saigon [ʔɓaːŋ˨˩ waːŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bàng hoàng means stunned; stupefied; dumbfounded.
Chinese characters: 彷徨
Meanings of bàng hoàng in English
Adjective
- stunned; stupefied; dumbfounded
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 彷徨.
Frequently asked questions
What does bàng hoàng mean in English?
bàng hoàng (adjective) means "stunned; stupefied; dumbfounded".
How do you pronounce bàng hoàng?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓaːŋ˨˩ hwaːŋ˨˩]; Saigon [ʔɓaːŋ˨˩ waːŋ˨˩]. Tones: bàng — falling tone (huyền), hoàng — falling tone (huyền).
Is bàng hoàng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bàng hoàng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 彷徨.