hưu bổng
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hiw˧˧ ʔɓəwŋ͡m˧˩]Huế [hɨw˧˧ ʔɓəwŋ͡m˧˨]Saigon [hɨw˧˧ ʔɓəwŋ͡m˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hưu bổng means pension.
Chinese characters: 休俸
Meanings of hưu bổng in English
Noun
- pension ≈ lương hưu
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 休俸.
Frequently asked questions
What does hưu bổng mean in English?
hưu bổng (noun) means "pension".
How do you pronounce hưu bổng?
IPA: Hanoi [hiw˧˧ ʔɓəwŋ͡m˧˩]; Saigon [hɨw˧˧ ʔɓəwŋ͡m˨˩˦]. Tones: hưu — level tone (ngang), bổng — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is hưu bổng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hưu bổng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 休俸.