hùng hổ
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hʊwŋ͡m˨˩ ho˧˩]Huế [hʊwŋ͡m˦˩ how˧˨]Saigon [hʊwŋ͡m˨˩ how˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hùng hổ means aggressive.
Chinese characters: 熊虎 (熊 “bear” + 虎 “tiger”)
Meanings of hùng hổ in English
Adjective
- aggressive
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 熊虎, composed of 熊 (“bear”) and 虎 (“tiger”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hùng hổ mean in English?
hùng hổ (adjective) means "aggressive".
How do you pronounce hùng hổ?
IPA: Hanoi [hʊwŋ͡m˨˩ ho˧˩]; Saigon [hʊwŋ͡m˨˩ how˨˩˦]. Tones: hùng — falling tone (huyền), hổ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is hùng hổ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hùng hổ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 熊虎.