hổ phách
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ho˧˩ fajk̟̚˧˦]Huế [how˧˨ fat̚˦˧˥]Saigon [how˨˩˦ fat̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hổ phách means amber.
Chinese characters: 琥珀
Meanings of hổ phách in English
Noun
- amber
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 琥珀.
Frequently asked questions
What does hổ phách mean in English?
hổ phách (noun) means "amber".
How do you pronounce hổ phách?
IPA: Hanoi [ho˧˩ fajk̟̚˧˦]; Saigon [how˨˩˦ fat̚˦˥]. Tones: hổ — dipping tone (hỏi), phách — rising tone (sắc).
Is hổ phách a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hổ phách is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 琥珀.