giáo hoàng
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zaːw˧˦ hwaːŋ˨˩]Huế [jaːw˨˩˦ hwaːŋ˦˩]Saigon [jaːw˦˥ waːŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giáo hoàng means pope.
Chinese characters: 教皇 Classifier: vị — e.g. một vị giáo hoàng (one pope)
Meanings of giáo hoàng in English
Noun
- pope
- đức giáo hoàngthe pope
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 教皇.
Frequently asked questions
What does giáo hoàng mean in English?
giáo hoàng (noun) means "pope".
How do you pronounce giáo hoàng?
IPA: Hanoi [zaːw˧˦ hwaːŋ˨˩]; Saigon [jaːw˦˥ waːŋ˨˩]. Tones: giáo — rising tone (sắc), hoàng — falling tone (huyền).
Is giáo hoàng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. giáo hoàng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 教皇.
What classifier is used with giáo hoàng?
Common classifiers: vị — for example "một vị giáo hoàng" (one pope).