hoạ may
adverb
Hanoi [hwaː˧˨ʔ maj˧˧]Huế [hwaː˨˩ʔ maj˧˧]Saigon [waː˨˩˨ ma(ː)j˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hoạ may means through sheer luck.
Meanings of hoạ may in English
Adverb
- colloquial through sheer luck
- Hoạ may mà có nó thì nói luôn.If somehow he's there, then you should tell him straight away.
Etymology
hoạ (禍) + may.
Frequently asked questions
What does hoạ may mean in English?
hoạ may (adverb) means "through sheer luck".
How do you pronounce hoạ may?
IPA: Hanoi [hwaː˧˨ʔ maj˧˧]; Saigon [waː˨˩˨ ma(ː)j˧˧]. Tones: hoạ — heavy tone (nặng), may — level tone (ngang).