hào nhoáng
adjective
Hanoi [haːw˨˩ ɲwaːŋ˧˦]Huế [haːw˦˩ ɲwaːŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [haːw˨˩ ɲwaːŋ˦˥] browser voice
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hào nhoáng means gaudy; flashy; meretricious.
Meanings of hào nhoáng in English
Adjective
- outwardly beautiful but in a showy manner; gaudy; flashy; meretricious
- Nước sơn hào nhoáng, nhưng gỗ không tốtThe paint is flashy but the wood is not good.
Etymology
hào (“great, extraordinary”) + nhoáng (“flared up”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hào nhoáng mean in English?
hào nhoáng (adjective) means "gaudy; flashy; meretricious".
How do you pronounce hào nhoáng?
IPA: Hanoi [haːw˨˩ ɲwaːŋ˧˦]; Saigon [haːw˨˩ ɲwaːŋ˦˥]. Tones: hào — falling tone (huyền), nhoáng — rising tone (sắc).