hoả hoạn
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hwaː˧˩ hwaːn˧˨ʔ]Huế [hwaː˧˨ hwaːŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [waː˨˩˦ waːŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hoả hoạn means fire.
Chinese characters: 火患 (火 “fire” + 患 “peril”) Classifier: trận, cơn — e.g. một trận hoả hoạn (one fire)
Meanings of hoả hoạn in English
Noun
- fire (as a disaster)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 火患, composed of 火 (“fire”) and 患 (“peril”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hoả hoạn mean in English?
hoả hoạn (noun) means "fire".
How do you pronounce hoả hoạn?
IPA: Hanoi [hwaː˧˩ hwaːn˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [waː˨˩˦ waːŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: hoả — dipping tone (hỏi), hoạn — heavy tone (nặng).
Is hoả hoạn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hoả hoạn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 火患.
What classifier is used with hoả hoạn?
Common classifiers: trận, cơn — for example "một trận hoả hoạn" (one fire).