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