hên xui
adjective
Hanoi [hen˧˧ suj˧˧]Huế [hen˧˧ suj˧˧]Saigon [həːn˧˧ suj˧˧] browser voice
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hên xui means lucky and unlucky; haphazard; random.
Meanings of hên xui in English
Adjective
- Southern Vietnam lucky and unlucky; haphazard; random; dependent on chance
Etymology
By surface analysis, hên + xui, or directly from Teochew 興衰 /兴衰 (hêng¹ suê¹). Compare Thai เฮงซวย (heng-suai), Khmer ហេងស៊យ (héngsôy).
Frequently asked questions
What does hên xui mean in English?
hên xui (adjective) means "lucky and unlucky; haphazard; random".
How do you pronounce hên xui?
IPA: Hanoi [hen˧˧ suj˧˧]; Saigon [həːn˧˧ suj˧˧]. Tones: hên — level tone (ngang), xui — level tone (ngang).