Hồi Quốc
nounproper noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hoj˨˩ kuək̚˧˦]Huế [hoj˦˩ kuək̚˦˧˥]Saigon [hoj˨˩ wək̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Hồi Quốc means sultanate.
Chinese characters: 回國
Meanings of Hồi Quốc in English
Noun
- sultanate
Proper noun
- dated Pakistan ≈ Pa-ki-xtan
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 回國, compound of Hồi giáo (“Islam”) + vương quốc (“kingdom, realm”).
Frequently asked questions
What does Hồi Quốc mean in English?
Hồi Quốc (noun) means "sultanate".
How do you pronounce Hồi Quốc?
IPA: Hanoi [hoj˨˩ kuək̚˧˦]; Saigon [hoj˨˩ wək̚˦˥]. Tones: hồi — falling tone (huyền), quốc — rising tone (sắc).
Is Hồi Quốc a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. Hồi Quốc is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 回國.