hoạt hoạ
noun
Hanoi [hwaːt̚˧˨ʔ hwaː˧˨ʔ]Huế [hwaːk̚˨˩ʔ hwaː˨˩ʔ]Saigon [waːk̚˨˩˨ waː˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hoạt hoạ means animation.
Meanings of hoạt hoạ in English
Noun
- animation ≈ hoạt hình
Noun
- obsolete a caricature (a humorous or satirical cartoon drawing) ≈ biếm hoạ
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 活 (“alive”) and 畫 (“drawing”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hoạt hoạ mean in English?
hoạt hoạ (noun) means "animation".
How do you pronounce hoạt hoạ?
IPA: Hanoi [hwaːt̚˧˨ʔ hwaː˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [waːk̚˨˩˨ waː˨˩˨]. Tones: hoạt — heavy tone (nặng), hoạ — heavy tone (nặng).