hưởng lạc
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hɨəŋ˧˩ laːk̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [hɨəŋ˧˨ laːk̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [hɨəŋ˨˩˦ laːk̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hưởng lạc means to seek pleasure; to be self-indulgent; to be hedonistic.
Chinese characters: 享樂 (享 “to enjoy” + 樂 “pleasure”)
Meanings of hưởng lạc in English
Verb
- to seek pleasure; to be self-indulgent; to be hedonistic
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 享樂, composed of 享 (“to enjoy”) and 樂 (“pleasure”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hưởng lạc mean in English?
hưởng lạc (verb) means "to seek pleasure; to be self-indulgent; to be hedonistic".
How do you pronounce hưởng lạc?
IPA: Hanoi [hɨəŋ˧˩ laːk̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [hɨəŋ˨˩˦ laːk̚˨˩˨]. Tones: hưởng — dipping tone (hỏi), lạc — heavy tone (nặng).
Is hưởng lạc a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hưởng lạc is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 享樂.