hoạn
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hwaːn˧˨ʔ]Huế [hwaːŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [waːŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hoạn means to castrate; to emasculate; to geld.
Chinese characters: 宦
Meanings of hoạn in English
Verb
- to castrate; to emasculate; to geld
Words with hoạn
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 宦.
Frequently asked questions
What does hoạn mean in English?
hoạn (verb) means "to castrate; to emasculate; to geld".
How do you pronounce hoạn?
IPA: Hanoi [hwaːn˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [waːŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: hoạn — heavy tone (nặng).
Is hoạn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hoạn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 宦.