hồ đồ
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ho˨˩ ʔɗo˨˩]Huế [how˦˩ ʔɗow˦˩]Saigon [how˨˩ ʔɗow˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hồ đồ means foolish.
Chinese characters: 糊塗
Meanings of hồ đồ in English
Adjective
- euphemistic foolish
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 糊塗.
Frequently asked questions
What does hồ đồ mean in English?
hồ đồ (adjective) means "foolish".
How do you pronounce hồ đồ?
IPA: Hanoi [ho˨˩ ʔɗo˨˩]; Saigon [how˨˩ ʔɗow˨˩]. Tones: hồ — falling tone (huyền), đồ — falling tone (huyền).
Is hồ đồ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hồ đồ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 糊塗.