hứa hôn
verbnoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hɨə˧˦ hon˧˧]Huế [hɨə˨˩˦ hoŋ˧˧]Saigon [hɨə˦˥ hoŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hứa hôn means to engage; to betroth.
Chinese characters: 許婚 (許 “to promise; to vow” + 婚 “marriage”)
Meanings of hứa hôn in English
Verb
- to engage, to betroth
Noun
- engagement
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 許婚, composed of 許 (“to promise; to vow”) and 婚 (“marriage”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hứa hôn mean in English?
hứa hôn (verb) means "to engage; to betroth".
How do you pronounce hứa hôn?
IPA: Hanoi [hɨə˧˦ hon˧˧]; Saigon [hɨə˦˥ hoŋ˧˧]. Tones: hứa — rising tone (sắc), hôn — level tone (ngang).
Is hứa hôn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hứa hôn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 許婚.