hợp

Level ≈A2 (approx.) adjectivenounverb Sino-Vietnamese Top 3,000 most common

Hanoi [həːp̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [həːp̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [həːp̚˨˩˨] browser voice

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hợp means suitable; harmonious; matching.

Chinese characters: 合

Meanings of hợp in English

Adjective

suitable; harmonious; matching; fitting
- Hai đứa nó không hợp nhau.Those two don't make a good couple.
- Màu này không hợp đâu.This color doesn't suit you.

Noun

a union (the set of all elements in the collection) ≈ hội
- Hợp của A và B được viết là "A ∪ B".The union of A and B can be written as "A ∪ B".

Verb

to unify; to combine, to unite, to join ≈ hiệp

Words with hợp

Example sentences with hợp

Nó rất hợp với bạn. It suits you very well.
Chiếc mũ đỏ này rất hợp với chiếc váy của cô ấy. This red hat corresponds well to her dress.
Cái thứ phụ kiện lấp lánh đó không hợp với cái áo nỉ của bạn đâu. Hãy thử cái này xem. That glittering accessory doesn't go with your sweatshirt. Try this on!

Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 合 (“suitable, consistent”).

Frequently asked questions

What does hợp mean in English?

hợp (adjective) means "suitable; harmonious; matching".

How do you pronounce hợp?

IPA: Hanoi [həːp̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [həːp̚˨˩˨]. Tones: hợp — heavy tone (nặng).

Is hợp a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. hợp is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 合.

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited; example sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR). IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Levels are approximate, estimated from word frequency. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.