hạ sách
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [haː˧˨ʔ sajk̟̚˧˦]Huế [haː˨˩ʔ ʂat̚˦˧˥]Saigon [haː˨˩˨ ʂat̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hạ sách means the worst plan/course of action.
Chinese characters: 下策 (下 “lower” + 策 “plan”)
Meanings of hạ sách in English
Noun
- literary the worst plan/course of action, only meant to be a last resort
Synonyms and antonyms of hạ sách
Antonyms
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 下策, composed of 下 (“lower”) and 策 (“plan”)
Frequently asked questions
What does hạ sách mean in English?
hạ sách (noun) means "the worst plan/course of action".
How do you pronounce hạ sách?
IPA: Hanoi [haː˧˨ʔ sajk̟̚˧˦]; Saigon [haː˨˩˨ ʂat̚˦˥]. Tones: hạ — heavy tone (nặng), sách — rising tone (sắc).
Is hạ sách a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hạ sách is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 下策.