hương hoả
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hɨəŋ˧˧ hwaː˧˩]Huế [hɨəŋ˧˧ hwaː˧˨]Saigon [hɨəŋ˧˧ waː˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hương hoả means ancestral and divine sacrifices; worship; offerings.
Chinese characters: 香火
Meanings of hương hoả in English
Noun
- ancestral and divine sacrifices, worship, offerings, etc.
- burning of incense, joss sticks, incense coil
- inherited family property set aside to maintain ancestral worship
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 香火.
Frequently asked questions
What does hương hoả mean in English?
hương hoả (noun) means "ancestral and divine sacrifices; worship; offerings".
How do you pronounce hương hoả?
IPA: Hanoi [hɨəŋ˧˧ hwaː˧˩]; Saigon [hɨəŋ˧˧ waː˨˩˦]. Tones: hương — level tone (ngang), hoả — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is hương hoả a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hương hoả is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 香火.