hội hoạ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hoj˧˨ʔ hwaː˧˨ʔ]Huế [hoj˨˩ʔ hwaː˨˩ʔ]Saigon [hoj˨˩˨ waː˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hội hoạ means painting.
Chinese characters: 繪畫
Meanings of hội hoạ in English
Noun
- painting (the art form)
- painting (the activity)
Example sentences with hội hoạ
- Tôi biết cậu có tài năng đặc biệt về hội hoạ. I know you have a secret talent for painting.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 繪畫 (“painting”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hội hoạ mean in English?
hội hoạ (noun) means "painting".
How do you pronounce hội hoạ?
IPA: Hanoi [hoj˧˨ʔ hwaː˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [hoj˨˩˨ waː˨˩˨]. Tones: hội — heavy tone (nặng), hoạ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is hội hoạ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hội hoạ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 繪畫.