hậu hoạ
noun
Hanoi [həw˧˨ʔ hwaː˧˨ʔ]Huế [həw˨˩ʔ hwaː˨˩ʔ]Saigon [həw˨˩˨ waː˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hậu hoạ means a disaster in the making.
Meanings of hậu hoạ in English
Noun
- a disaster in the making
- diệt trừ hậu hoạto eliminate a likely future risk
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 後 and 禍.
Frequently asked questions
What does hậu hoạ mean in English?
hậu hoạ (noun) means "a disaster in the making".
How do you pronounce hậu hoạ?
IPA: Hanoi [həw˧˨ʔ hwaː˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [həw˨˩˨ waː˨˩˨]. Tones: hậu — heavy tone (nặng), hoạ — heavy tone (nặng).