hợp thời
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hợp thời means fashionable; timely.
Meanings of hợp thời in English
Adjective
- fashionable; timely
Example sentences with hợp thời
- Kiểu nón này đang rất hợp thời trang. This style of hat is very fashionable at the moment.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 合時.
Frequently asked questions
What does hợp thời mean in English?
hợp thời (adjective) means "fashionable; timely".
How do you pronounce hợp thời?
IPA: Hanoi [həːp̚˧˨ʔ tʰəːj˨˩]; Saigon [həːp̚˨˩˨ tʰəːj˨˩]. Tones: hợp — heavy tone (nặng), thời — falling tone (huyền).
Is hợp thời a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hợp thời is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 合時.