háo sắc
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [haːw˧˦ sak̚˧˦]Huế [haːw˨˩˦ ʂak̚˦˧˥]Saigon [haːw˦˥ ʂak̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
háo sắc means to be lecherous; to be lustful for women.
Chinese characters: 好色 (好 “to crave” + 色 “beauty”)
Meanings of háo sắc in English
Adjective
- of a man to be lecherous, to be lustful for women
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 好色, composed of 好 (“to crave”) and 色 (“beauty”).
Frequently asked questions
What does háo sắc mean in English?
háo sắc (adjective) means "to be lecherous; to be lustful for women".
How do you pronounce háo sắc?
IPA: Hanoi [haːw˧˦ sak̚˧˦]; Saigon [haːw˦˥ ʂak̚˦˥]. Tones: háo — rising tone (sắc), sắc — rising tone (sắc).
Is háo sắc a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. háo sắc is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 好色.