hiếu học
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hiəw˧˦ hawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [hiw˨˩˦ hawk͡p̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [hiw˦˥ hawk͡p̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hiếu học means studious.
Chinese characters: 好學 (好 “to love” + 學 “learning”)
Meanings of hiếu học in English
Adjective
- literary studious
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 好學, composed of 好 (“to love”) and 學 (“learning”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hiếu học mean in English?
hiếu học (adjective) means "studious".
How do you pronounce hiếu học?
IPA: Hanoi [hiəw˧˦ hawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [hiw˦˥ hawk͡p̚˨˩˨]. Tones: hiếu — rising tone (sắc), học — heavy tone (nặng).
Is hiếu học a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hiếu học is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 好學.