hành hương
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hajŋ̟˨˩ hɨəŋ˧˧]Huế [hɛɲ˦˩ hɨəŋ˧˧]Saigon [han˨˩ hɨəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hành hương means to go on a pilgrimage.
Chinese characters: 行香
Meanings of hành hương in English
Verb
- to go on a pilgrimage
- cuộc hành hươnga pilgrimage
- đi hành hươngto go on a pilgrimage
- người hành hươngpilgrim
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 行香.
Frequently asked questions
What does hành hương mean in English?
hành hương (verb) means "to go on a pilgrimage".
How do you pronounce hành hương?
IPA: Hanoi [hajŋ̟˨˩ hɨəŋ˧˧]; Saigon [han˨˩ hɨəŋ˧˧]. Tones: hành — falling tone (huyền), hương — level tone (ngang).
Is hành hương a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hành hương is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 行香.