gian hùng
adjectivenoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zaːn˧˧ hʊwŋ͡m˨˩]Huế [jaːŋ˧˧ hʊwŋ͡m˦˩]Saigon [jaːŋ˧˧ hʊwŋ͡m˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
gian hùng means wily; cunning; crafty.
Chinese characters: 奸雄
Meanings of gian hùng in English
Adjective
- wily, cunning, crafty, deceitful
Noun
- literary an intelligent person who is capable of using cunning and deceit
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 奸雄.
Frequently asked questions
What does gian hùng mean in English?
gian hùng (adjective) means "wily; cunning; crafty".
How do you pronounce gian hùng?
IPA: Hanoi [zaːn˧˧ hʊwŋ͡m˨˩]; Saigon [jaːŋ˧˧ hʊwŋ͡m˨˩]. Tones: gian — level tone (ngang), hùng — falling tone (huyền).
Is gian hùng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. gian hùng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 奸雄.