hình hài
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hïŋ˨˩ haːj˨˩]Huế [hɨn˦˩ haːj˦˩]Saigon [hɨn˨˩ haːj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hình hài means shape or form.
Chinese characters: 形骸
Meanings of hình hài in English
Noun
- literary shape or form (of a body, etc.)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 形骸.
Frequently asked questions
What does hình hài mean in English?
hình hài (noun) means "shape or form".
How do you pronounce hình hài?
IPA: Hanoi [hïŋ˨˩ haːj˨˩]; Saigon [hɨn˨˩ haːj˨˩]. Tones: hình — falling tone (huyền), hài — falling tone (huyền).
Is hình hài a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hình hài is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 形骸.