hàm hồ
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [haːm˨˩ ho˨˩]Huế [haːm˦˩ how˦˩]Saigon [haːm˨˩ how˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hàm hồ means unsubstantiated; without considering right or wrong.
Chinese characters: 含糊
Meanings of hàm hồ in English
Adjective
- of one's speech unsubstantiated, without considering right or wrong
- Không biết thì đừng ăn nói hàm hồ.If you're ignorant, don't spout such groundless things.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 含糊 and 含胡.
Frequently asked questions
What does hàm hồ mean in English?
hàm hồ (adjective) means "unsubstantiated; without considering right or wrong".
How do you pronounce hàm hồ?
IPA: Hanoi [haːm˨˩ ho˨˩]; Saigon [haːm˨˩ how˨˩]. Tones: hàm — falling tone (huyền), hồ — falling tone (huyền).
Is hàm hồ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hàm hồ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 含糊.