hôn ước
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hon˧˧ ʔɨək̚˧˦]Huế [hoŋ˧˧ ʔɨək̚˦˧˥]Saigon [hoŋ˧˧ ʔɨək̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hôn ước means engagement; prenup.
Chinese characters: 婚約
Meanings of hôn ước in English
Noun
- engagement; prenup
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 婚約.
Frequently asked questions
What does hôn ước mean in English?
hôn ước (noun) means "engagement; prenup".
How do you pronounce hôn ước?
IPA: Hanoi [hon˧˧ ʔɨək̚˧˦]; Saigon [hoŋ˧˧ ʔɨək̚˦˥]. Tones: hôn — level tone (ngang), ước — rising tone (sắc).
Is hôn ước a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hôn ước is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 婚約.