hiếm hoi
adjective
Hanoi [hiəm˧˦ hɔj˧˧]Huế [hiəm˦˧˥ hɔj˧˧]Saigon [him˦˥ hɔj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hiếm hoi means having few or no children; sterile.
Meanings of hiếm hoi in English
Adjective
- having few or no children (after being married for a long time); sterile
- rare; infrequently encountered
Etymology
-oi reduplication (A tone) of hiếm.
Frequently asked questions
What does hiếm hoi mean in English?
hiếm hoi (adjective) means "having few or no children; sterile".
How do you pronounce hiếm hoi?
IPA: Hanoi [hiəm˧˦ hɔj˧˧]; Saigon [him˦˥ hɔj˧˧]. Tones: hiếm — rising tone (sắc), hoi — level tone (ngang).