hưởng thọ
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hɨəŋ˧˩ tʰɔ˧˨ʔ]Huế [hɨəŋ˧˨ tʰɔ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [hɨəŋ˨˩˦ tʰɔ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 享壽 (享 “to enjoy” + 壽 “longevity”)
Meanings of hưởng thọ in English
Verb
- of old people enjoying the age of ... at death
- Ông tôi hưởng thọ 80 tuổi.My grandpa enjoyed the age of 80 at death.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 享壽, composed of 享 (“to enjoy”) and 壽 (“longevity”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce hưởng thọ?
IPA: Hanoi [hɨəŋ˧˩ tʰɔ˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [hɨəŋ˨˩˦ tʰɔ˨˩˨]. Tones: hưởng — dipping tone (hỏi), thọ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is hưởng thọ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hưởng thọ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 享壽.