hảo hán
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [haːw˧˩ haːn˧˦]Huế [haːw˧˨ haːŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [haːw˨˩˦ haːŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hảo hán means brave man; courageous man; hero.
Chinese characters: 好漢
Meanings of hảo hán in English
Noun
- brave man, courageous man, hero
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 好漢.
Frequently asked questions
What does hảo hán mean in English?
hảo hán (noun) means "brave man; courageous man; hero".
How do you pronounce hảo hán?
IPA: Hanoi [haːw˧˩ haːn˧˦]; Saigon [haːw˨˩˦ haːŋ˦˥]. Tones: hảo — dipping tone (hỏi), hán — rising tone (sắc).
Is hảo hán a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hảo hán is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 好漢.