hoành hành
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hwajŋ̟˨˩ hajŋ̟˨˩]Huế [hwɛɲ˦˩ hɛɲ˦˩]Saigon [wan˨˩ han˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hoành hành means be it physical or institutional.
Chinese characters: 橫行 (橫 “horizontal” + 行 “to go”)
Meanings of hoành hành in English
Verb
- derogatory to go around and wreak havoc or cause rampage or wanton destruction, be it physical or institutional
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 橫行, composed of 橫 (“horizontal”) and 行 (“to go”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hoành hành mean in English?
hoành hành (verb) means "be it physical or institutional".
How do you pronounce hoành hành?
IPA: Hanoi [hwajŋ̟˨˩ hajŋ̟˨˩]; Saigon [wan˨˩ han˨˩]. Tones: hoành — falling tone (huyền), hành — falling tone (huyền).
Is hoành hành a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hoành hành is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 橫行.