hưu hạ
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hiw˧˧ haː˧˨ʔ]Huế [hɨw˧˧ haː˨˩ʔ]Saigon [hɨw˧˧ haː˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hưu hạ means to retire.
Chinese characters: 休暇
Meanings of hưu hạ in English
Verb
- rather formal to take a rest of old age; to retire
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 休暇.
Frequently asked questions
What does hưu hạ mean in English?
hưu hạ (verb) means "to retire".
How do you pronounce hưu hạ?
IPA: Hanoi [hiw˧˧ haː˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [hɨw˧˧ haː˨˩˨]. Tones: hưu — level tone (ngang), hạ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is hưu hạ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hưu hạ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 休暇.