hạp
adjectiveverbnoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [haːp̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [haːp̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [haːp̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hạp means suitable; harmonious; matching.
Also spelled hợp — same word, same meaning.
Chinese characters: 合
Meanings of hạp in English
Adjective
- suitable; harmonious; matching; fitting
- Hai đứa nó không hợp nhau.Those two don't make a good couple.
- Màu này không hợp đâu.This color doesn't suit you.
Verb
- to unify; to combine, to unite, to join ≈ hiệp
Noun
- a union (the set of all elements in the collection) ≈ hội
- Hợp của A và B được viết là "A ∪ B".The union of A and B can be written as "A ∪ B".
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 合 (“suitable, consistent”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hạp mean in English?
hạp (adjective) means "suitable; harmonious; matching".
How do you pronounce hạp?
IPA: Hanoi [haːp̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [haːp̚˨˩˨]. Tones: hạp — heavy tone (nặng).
Is hạp a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hạp is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 合.