hoàn hồn
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hwaːn˨˩ hon˨˩]Huế [hwaːŋ˦˩ hoŋ˦˩]Saigon [waːŋ˨˩ hoŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hoàn hồn means to compose oneself; to calm down.
Chinese characters: 還魂
Meanings of hoàn hồn in English
Verb
- to compose oneself; to calm down
- Cho em xin vài phút để hoàn hồn.Give me a couple minutes to compose myself.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 還魂 (“to come back to life”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hoàn hồn mean in English?
hoàn hồn (verb) means "to compose oneself; to calm down".
How do you pronounce hoàn hồn?
IPA: Hanoi [hwaːn˨˩ hon˨˩]; Saigon [waːŋ˨˩ hoŋ˨˩]. Tones: hoàn — falling tone (huyền), hồn — falling tone (huyền).
Is hoàn hồn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hoàn hồn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 還魂.