hồi tưởng
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hoj˨˩ tɨəŋ˧˩]Huế [hoj˦˩ tɨəŋ˧˨]Saigon [hoj˨˩ tɨəŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hồi tưởng means to reminisce; to recall past memories.
Chinese characters: 回想
Meanings of hồi tưởng in English
Verb
- literary to reminisce, to recall past memories ≈ nhớ
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 回想.
Frequently asked questions
What does hồi tưởng mean in English?
hồi tưởng (verb) means "to reminisce; to recall past memories".
How do you pronounce hồi tưởng?
IPA: Hanoi [hoj˨˩ tɨəŋ˧˩]; Saigon [hoj˨˩ tɨəŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: hồi — falling tone (huyền), tưởng — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is hồi tưởng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hồi tưởng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 回想.