hoả lực
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hwaː˧˩ lɨk̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [hwaː˧˨ lɨk̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [waː˨˩˦ lɨk̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hoả lực means firepower.
Chinese characters: 火力 (火 “fire” + 力 “power”)
Meanings of hoả lực in English
Noun
- firepower
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 火力, composed of 火 (“fire”) and 力 (“power”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hoả lực mean in English?
hoả lực (noun) means "firepower".
How do you pronounce hoả lực?
IPA: Hanoi [hwaː˧˩ lɨk̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [waː˨˩˦ lɨk̚˨˩˨]. Tones: hoả — dipping tone (hỏi), lực — heavy tone (nặng).
Is hoả lực a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hoả lực is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 火力.