hổ sư
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ho˧˩ sɨ˧˧]Huế [how˧˨ ʂɨ˧˧]Saigon [how˨˩˦ ʂɨ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hổ sư means tigon.
Chinese characters: 虎獅 (虎 “tiger” + 獅 “lion”) Classifier: con — e.g. một con hổ sư (one tigon)
Meanings of hổ sư in English
Noun
- tigon
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 虎獅, composed of 虎 (“tiger”) and 獅 (“lion”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hổ sư mean in English?
hổ sư (noun) means "tigon".
How do you pronounce hổ sư?
IPA: Hanoi [ho˧˩ sɨ˧˧]; Saigon [how˨˩˦ ʂɨ˧˧]. Tones: hổ — dipping tone (hỏi), sư — level tone (ngang).
Is hổ sư a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hổ sư is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 虎獅.
What classifier is used with hổ sư?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con hổ sư" (one tigon).