hối cải
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hoj˧˦ kaːj˧˩]Huế [hoj˨˩˦ kaːj˧˨]Saigon [hoj˦˥ kaːj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hối cải means to mend one's ways.
Chinese characters: 悔改
Meanings of hối cải in English
Verb
- to mend one's ways
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 悔改.
Frequently asked questions
What does hối cải mean in English?
hối cải (verb) means "to mend one's ways".
How do you pronounce hối cải?
IPA: Hanoi [hoj˧˦ kaːj˧˩]; Saigon [hoj˦˥ kaːj˨˩˦]. Tones: hối — rising tone (sắc), cải — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is hối cải a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hối cải is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 悔改.