hoạ phúc
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hwaː˧˨ʔ fʊwk͡p̚˧˦]Huế [hwaː˨˩ʔ fʊwk͡p̚˦˧˥]Saigon [waː˨˩˨ fʊwk͡p̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hoạ phúc means in weal and woe; good fortune and misfortune; happiness and suffering.
Chinese characters: 禍福
Meanings of hoạ phúc in English
Noun
- in weal and woe; good fortune and misfortune; happiness and suffering
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 禍福.
Frequently asked questions
What does hoạ phúc mean in English?
hoạ phúc (noun) means "in weal and woe; good fortune and misfortune; happiness and suffering".
How do you pronounce hoạ phúc?
IPA: Hanoi [hwaː˧˨ʔ fʊwk͡p̚˧˦]; Saigon [waː˨˩˨ fʊwk͡p̚˦˥]. Tones: hoạ — heavy tone (nặng), phúc — rising tone (sắc).
Is hoạ phúc a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hoạ phúc is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 禍福.