hổ khẩu
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ho˧˩ xəw˧˩]Huế [how˧˨ kʰəw˧˨]Saigon [how˨˩˦ kʰəw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hổ khẩu means purlicue.
Chinese characters: 虎口
Meanings of hổ khẩu in English
Noun
- purlicue (web between thumb and forefinger)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 虎口.
Frequently asked questions
What does hổ khẩu mean in English?
hổ khẩu (noun) means "purlicue".
How do you pronounce hổ khẩu?
IPA: Hanoi [ho˧˩ xəw˧˩]; Saigon [how˨˩˦ kʰəw˨˩˦]. Tones: hổ — dipping tone (hỏi), khẩu — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is hổ khẩu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hổ khẩu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 虎口.