hậu môn
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [həw˧˨ʔ mon˧˧]Huế [həw˨˩ʔ moŋ˧˧]Saigon [həw˨˩˨ moŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hậu môn means anus.
Chinese characters: 後門 (後 “back” + 門 “gate”)
Meanings of hậu môn in English
Noun
- formal anus ≈ lỗ đít
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 後門, composed of 後 (“back”) and 門 (“gate”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hậu môn mean in English?
hậu môn (noun) means "anus".
How do you pronounce hậu môn?
IPA: Hanoi [həw˧˨ʔ mon˧˧]; Saigon [həw˨˩˨ moŋ˧˧]. Tones: hậu — heavy tone (nặng), môn — level tone (ngang).
Is hậu môn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hậu môn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 後門.