hiện hữu
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hiən˧˨ʔ hiw˦ˀ˥]Huế [hiəŋ˨˩ʔ hɨw˧˨]Saigon [hiəŋ˨˩˨ hɨw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hiện hữu means existing; currently present.
Chinese characters: 現有
Meanings of hiện hữu in English
Adjective
- existing, currently present
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 現有.
Frequently asked questions
What does hiện hữu mean in English?
hiện hữu (adjective) means "existing; currently present".
How do you pronounce hiện hữu?
IPA: Hanoi [hiən˧˨ʔ hiw˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [hiəŋ˨˩˨ hɨw˨˩˦]. Tones: hiện — heavy tone (nặng), hữu — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is hiện hữu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hiện hữu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 現有.