hử

particleinterjection

Hanoi [hɨ˧˩]Huế [hɨ˧˨]Saigon [hɨ˨˩˦] browser voice

Syllables · tones

hửdippinghỏi

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hử means interrogative particle: isn't it; aren't you.

Meanings of hử in English

Particle

interrogative particle: isn't it; aren't you ...

Interjection

what

Example sentences with hử

Hử? Hmm?

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

Etymology

Likely of imitative origin, compare English huh. See also hả.

Frequently asked questions

What does hử mean in English?

hử (particle) means "interrogative particle: isn't it; aren't you".

How do you pronounce hử?

IPA: Hanoi [hɨ˧˩]; Saigon [hɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: hử — dipping tone (hỏi).

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. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.