hiền hậu
adjective
Hanoi [hiən˨˩ həw˧˨ʔ]Huế [hiəŋ˦˩ həw˨˩ʔ]Saigon [hiəŋ˨˩ həw˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hiền hậu means gentle and righteous.
Meanings of hiền hậu in English
Adjective
- gentle and righteous
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 賢 and 厚.
Frequently asked questions
What does hiền hậu mean in English?
hiền hậu (adjective) means "gentle and righteous".
How do you pronounce hiền hậu?
IPA: Hanoi [hiən˨˩ həw˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [hiəŋ˨˩ həw˨˩˨]. Tones: hiền — falling tone (huyền), hậu — heavy tone (nặng).