hộ tống
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ho˧˨ʔ təwŋ͡m˧˦]Huế [how˨˩ʔ təwŋ͡m˦˧˥]Saigon [how˨˩˨ təwŋ͡m˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hộ tống means to escort; to accompany.
Chinese characters: 護送
Meanings of hộ tống in English
Verb
- to escort; to accompany
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 護送.
Frequently asked questions
What does hộ tống mean in English?
hộ tống (verb) means "to escort; to accompany".
How do you pronounce hộ tống?
IPA: Hanoi [ho˧˨ʔ təwŋ͡m˧˦]; Saigon [how˨˩˨ təwŋ͡m˦˥]. Tones: hộ — heavy tone (nặng), tống — rising tone (sắc).
Is hộ tống a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hộ tống is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 護送.