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hoà thượng

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hwaː˨˩ tʰɨəŋ˧˨ʔ]Huế [hwaː˦˩ tʰɨəŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [waː˨˩ tʰɨəŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
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hoà thượng means a rank among monks.

Chinese characters: 和尚

Meanings of hoà thượng in English

Noun

  1. a rank among monks
    • Chủ tịch nước Nguyễn Xuân Phúc viếng Đại lão Hòa thượng Thích Phổ TuệPresident Nguyễn Xuân Phúc Paid Tribute to Grand Elder Monk Thích Phổ Tuệ

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 和尚.

Frequently asked questions

What does hoà thượng mean in English?

hoà thượng (noun) means "a rank among monks".

How do you pronounce hoà thượng?

IPA: Hanoi [hwaː˨˩ tʰɨəŋ˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [waː˨˩ tʰɨəŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: hoà — falling tone (huyền), thượng — heavy tone (nặng).

Is hoà thượng a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. hoà thượng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 和尚.

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