hỏi han
verb
Hanoi [hɔj˧˩ haːn˧˧]Huế [hɔj˧˨ haːŋ˧˧]Saigon [hɔj˨˩˦ haːŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hỏi han means to inquire after; to ask about.
Meanings of hỏi han in English
Verb
- to inquire after; to ask about
- to ask to show one's concern
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, hỏi han could be written as 𠳨𪡗, 𠳨𠻃, 𠳨嘆. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
hỏi (“to ask”) + han, the latter is a fossilized element inherited from Proto-Vietic *haːɲ (“to ask”). Compare Proto-Katuic *haaɲ (“news, rumour”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hỏi han mean in English?
hỏi han (verb) means "to inquire after; to ask about".
How do you pronounce hỏi han?
IPA: Hanoi [hɔj˧˩ haːn˧˧]; Saigon [hɔj˨˩˦ haːŋ˧˧]. Tones: hỏi — dipping tone (hỏi), han — level tone (ngang).