hạn hán
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [haːn˧˨ʔ haːn˧˦]Huế [haːŋ˨˩ʔ haːŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [haːŋ˨˩˨ haːŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hạn hán means drought.
Meanings of hạn hán in English
Noun
- drought
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 旱暵.
Frequently asked questions
What does hạn hán mean in English?
hạn hán (noun) means "drought".
How do you pronounce hạn hán?
IPA: Hanoi [haːn˧˨ʔ haːn˧˦]; Saigon [haːŋ˨˩˨ haːŋ˦˥]. Tones: hạn — heavy tone (nặng), hán — rising tone (sắc).
Is hạn hán a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hạn hán is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 旱暵.
What classifier is used with hạn hán?
Common classifiers: trận, cơn — for example "một trận hạn hán" (one drought).