hoả táng
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hwaː˧˩ taːŋ˧˦]Huế [hwaː˧˨ taːŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [waː˨˩˦ taːŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hoả táng means to cremate.
Chinese characters: 火葬
Meanings of hoả táng in English
Verb
- to cremate
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 火葬.
Frequently asked questions
What does hoả táng mean in English?
hoả táng (verb) means "to cremate".
How do you pronounce hoả táng?
IPA: Hanoi [hwaː˧˩ taːŋ˧˦]; Saigon [waː˨˩˦ taːŋ˦˥]. Tones: hoả — dipping tone (hỏi), táng — rising tone (sắc).
Is hoả táng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hoả táng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 火葬.