hồi hương
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hoj˨˩ hɨəŋ˧˧]Huế [hoj˦˩ hɨəŋ˧˧]Saigon [hoj˨˩ hɨəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 回鄉
Meanings of hồi hương in English
Verb
- literary to return to one's hometown or country
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 回鄉.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce hồi hương?
IPA: Hanoi [hoj˨˩ hɨəŋ˧˧]; Saigon [hoj˨˩ hɨəŋ˧˧]. Tones: hồi — falling tone (huyền), hương — level tone (ngang).
Is hồi hương a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hồi hương is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 回鄉.