hão
adjective
Hanoi [haːw˦ˀ˥]Huế [haːw˧˨]Saigon [haːw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hão means hollow; fictitious; unrealistic.
Meanings of hão in English
Adjective
- hollow; fictitious; unrealistic
- in vain; for no purpose
- lo hãoto groundlessly worry
Words with hão
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, hão could be written as 好. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does hão mean in English?
hão (adjective) means "hollow; fictitious; unrealistic".
How do you pronounce hão?
IPA: Hanoi [haːw˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [haːw˨˩˦]. Tones: hão — creaky rising tone (ngã).