hoả công
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hwaː˧˩ kəwŋ͡m˧˧]Huế [hwaː˧˨ kəwŋ͡m˧˧]Saigon [waː˨˩˦ kəwŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hoả công means fire attack.
Chinese characters: 火攻
Meanings of hoả công in English
Noun
- fire attack (using fire as a weapon against enemy personnel and installations)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 火攻.
Frequently asked questions
What does hoả công mean in English?
hoả công (noun) means "fire attack".
How do you pronounce hoả công?
IPA: Hanoi [hwaː˧˩ kəwŋ͡m˧˧]; Saigon [waː˨˩˦ kəwŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: hoả — dipping tone (hỏi), công — level tone (ngang).
Is hoả công a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hoả công is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 火攻.