hỗn độn
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hon˦ˀ˥ ʔɗon˧˨ʔ]Huế [hoŋ˧˨ ʔɗoŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [hoŋ˨˩˦ ʔɗoŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hỗn độn means disorderly; chaotic.
Chinese characters: 混沌
Meanings of hỗn độn in English
Adjective
- disorderly; chaotic
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 混沌.
Frequently asked questions
What does hỗn độn mean in English?
hỗn độn (adjective) means "disorderly; chaotic".
How do you pronounce hỗn độn?
IPA: Hanoi [hon˦ˀ˥ ʔɗon˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [hoŋ˨˩˦ ʔɗoŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: hỗn — creaky rising tone (ngã), độn — heavy tone (nặng).
Is hỗn độn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hỗn độn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 混沌.