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hao

verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [haːw˧˧]Huế [haːw˧˧]Saigon [haːw˧˧] browser voice
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hao means to greatly consume.

Chinese characters: 耗

Meanings of hao in English

Verb

  1. to greatly consume (energy, etc.)

Words with hao

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 耗.

Frequently asked questions

What does hao mean in English?

hao (verb) means "to greatly consume".

How do you pronounce hao?

IPA: Hanoi [haːw˧˧]; Saigon [haːw˧˧]. Tones: hao — level tone (ngang).

Is hao a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. hao is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 耗.

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