hẳn hoi
adjective
Hanoi [han˧˩ hɔj˧˧]Huế [haŋ˧˨ hɔj˧˧]Saigon [haŋ˨˩˦ hɔj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hẳn hoi means proper; distinct.
Meanings of hẳn hoi in English
Adjective
- proper
- Làm ăn hẳn hoi vô, thì người ta mới tín nhiệm.Only by properly doing your job will others hold their trust on you.
- distinct
- Chính mắt tôi thấy hẳn hoi, nhầm sao được.It could not be a mistake since I witnessed the event with my bare eyes.
Etymology
-oi reduplication (A tone) of hẳn.
Frequently asked questions
What does hẳn hoi mean in English?
hẳn hoi (adjective) means "proper; distinct".
How do you pronounce hẳn hoi?
IPA: Hanoi [han˧˩ hɔj˧˧]; Saigon [haŋ˨˩˦ hɔj˧˧]. Tones: hẳn — dipping tone (hỏi), hoi — level tone (ngang).