hỗn
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hon˦ˀ˥]Huế [hoŋ˧˨]Saigon [hoŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hỗn means insolent; impudent; irreverent.
Chinese characters: 混
Meanings of hỗn in English
Adjective
- of a social subordinate, especially a child insolent; impudent; irreverent
- Thằng này hỗn nhỉ?What an insolent lout you are!
Words with hỗn
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 混/渾.
Frequently asked questions
What does hỗn mean in English?
hỗn (adjective) means "insolent; impudent; irreverent".
How do you pronounce hỗn?
IPA: Hanoi [hon˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [hoŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: hỗn — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is hỗn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hỗn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 混.