hộc tốc
adverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [həwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ təwk͡p̚˧˦]Huế [həwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ təwk͡p̚˦˧˥]Saigon [həwk͡p̚˨˩˨ təwk͡p̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hộc tốc means as fast as possible.
Chinese characters: 觳觫
Meanings of hộc tốc in English
Adverb
- as fast as possible, like a bat out of hell
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 觳觫.
Frequently asked questions
What does hộc tốc mean in English?
hộc tốc (adverb) means "as fast as possible".
How do you pronounce hộc tốc?
IPA: Hanoi [həwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ təwk͡p̚˧˦]; Saigon [həwk͡p̚˨˩˨ təwk͡p̚˦˥]. Tones: hộc — heavy tone (nặng), tốc — rising tone (sắc).
Is hộc tốc a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hộc tốc is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 觳觫.