hộ sinh
verbnoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ho˧˨ʔ sïŋ˧˧]Huế [how˨˩ʔ ʂɨn˧˧]Saigon [how˨˩˨ ʂɨn˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hộ sinh means to deliver.
Chinese characters: 護生 (護 “to take care of” + 生 “to give birth”)
Meanings of hộ sinh in English
Verb
- to assist and care for a woman in labour; to deliver (a woman)
Noun
- midwife
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 護生, composed of 護 (“to take care of”) and 生 (“to give birth”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hộ sinh mean in English?
hộ sinh (verb) means "to deliver".
How do you pronounce hộ sinh?
IPA: Hanoi [ho˧˨ʔ sïŋ˧˧]; Saigon [how˨˩˨ ʂɨn˧˧]. Tones: hộ — heavy tone (nặng), sinh — level tone (ngang).
Is hộ sinh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hộ sinh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 護生.