hãi
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [haːj˦ˀ˥]Huế [haːj˧˨]Saigon [haːj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hãi means to fear; to be afraid.
Chinese characters: 駭
Meanings of hãi in English
Verb
- Southern Vietnam to fear; to be afraid (of) ≈ sợ
Words with hãi
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, hãi could be written as 㤥. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 駭.
Frequently asked questions
What does hãi mean in English?
hãi (verb) means "to fear; to be afraid".
How do you pronounce hãi?
IPA: Hanoi [haːj˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [haːj˨˩˦]. Tones: hãi — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is hãi a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hãi is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 駭.