hành hình
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hajŋ̟˨˩ hïŋ˨˩]Huế [hɛɲ˦˩ hɨn˦˩]Saigon [han˨˩ hɨn˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hành hình means to execute; to implement; to apply.
Chinese characters: 行刑
Meanings of hành hình in English
Verb
- to execute (by lethal methods)
- to implement; to apply; to carry out (especially punishment)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 行刑 (“to execute punishment”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hành hình mean in English?
hành hình (verb) means "to execute; to implement; to apply".
How do you pronounce hành hình?
IPA: Hanoi [hajŋ̟˨˩ hïŋ˨˩]; Saigon [han˨˩ hɨn˨˩]. Tones: hành — falling tone (huyền), hình — falling tone (huyền).
Is hành hình a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hành hình is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 行刑.