hồ nghi
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ho˨˩ ŋi˧˧]Huế [how˦˩ ŋɪj˧˧]Saigon [how˨˩ ŋɪj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hồ nghi means to doubt; to be suspicious.
Chinese characters: 狐疑
Meanings of hồ nghi in English
Verb
- to doubt; to be suspicious (of)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 狐疑.
Frequently asked questions
What does hồ nghi mean in English?
hồ nghi (verb) means "to doubt; to be suspicious".
How do you pronounce hồ nghi?
IPA: Hanoi [ho˨˩ ŋi˧˧]; Saigon [how˨˩ ŋɪj˧˧]. Tones: hồ — falling tone (huyền), nghi — level tone (ngang).
Is hồ nghi a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hồ nghi is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 狐疑.