hỏng hóc
verb
Hanoi [hawŋ͡m˧˩ hawk͡p̚˧˦]Huế [hawŋ͡m˧˨ hawk͡p̚˦˧˥]Saigon [hawŋ͡m˨˩˦ hawk͡p̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hỏng hóc means to break down; to fail.
Meanings of hỏng hóc in English
Verb
- of machine to break down; to fail
Etymology
hỏng (“broken”) + hóc (“jammed”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hỏng hóc mean in English?
hỏng hóc (verb) means "to break down; to fail".
How do you pronounce hỏng hóc?
IPA: Hanoi [hawŋ͡m˧˩ hawk͡p̚˧˦]; Saigon [hawŋ͡m˨˩˦ hawk͡p̚˦˥]. Tones: hỏng — dipping tone (hỏi), hóc — rising tone (sắc).