hiểm hóc
adjective
Hanoi [hiəm˧˩ hawk͡p̚˧˦]Huế [hiəm˧˨ hawk͡p̚˦˧˥]Saigon [him˨˩˦ hawk͡p̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hiểm hóc means dangerous and challenging; rugged and unforgiving.
Meanings of hiểm hóc in English
Adjective
- of terrain dangerous and challenging; rugged and unforgiving
- of people dangerously manipulative; diabolical
- colloquial, figurative fierce; bold; impressive
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, hiểm hóc could be written as 險郁. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
hiểm (“險, dangerous”) + hóc (“jammed; stuck”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hiểm hóc mean in English?
hiểm hóc (adjective) means "dangerous and challenging; rugged and unforgiving".
How do you pronounce hiểm hóc?
IPA: Hanoi [hiəm˧˩ hawk͡p̚˧˦]; Saigon [him˨˩˦ hawk͡p̚˦˥]. Tones: hiểm — dipping tone (hỏi), hóc — rising tone (sắc).