hiện hành
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hiən˧˨ʔ hajŋ̟˨˩]Huế [hiəŋ˨˩ʔ hɛɲ˦˩]Saigon [hiəŋ˨˩˨ han˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hiện hành means in force; in operation; in action.
Chinese characters: 現行
Meanings of hiện hành in English
Adjective
- in force; in operation; in action
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 現行.
Frequently asked questions
What does hiện hành mean in English?
hiện hành (adjective) means "in force; in operation; in action".
How do you pronounce hiện hành?
IPA: Hanoi [hiən˧˨ʔ hajŋ̟˨˩]; Saigon [hiəŋ˨˩˨ han˨˩]. Tones: hiện — heavy tone (nặng), hành — falling tone (huyền).
Is hiện hành a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hiện hành is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 現行.