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