hoa có chủ
noun
Hanoi [hwaː˧˧ kɔ˧˦ t͡ɕu˧˩]Huế [hwaː˧˧ kɔ˨˩˦ t͡ɕʊw˧˨]Saigon [waː˧˧ kɔ˦˥ cʊw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hoa có chủ means one who is already taken.
Meanings of hoa có chủ in English
Noun
- figurative one who is already taken; one who is in a relationship or married
Etymology
Literally, “the flower with a host”. Compare Chinese 名花有主 (danh hoa hữu chủ).
Frequently asked questions
What does hoa có chủ mean in English?
hoa có chủ (noun) means "one who is already taken".
How do you pronounce hoa có chủ?
IPA: Hanoi [hwaː˧˧ kɔ˧˦ t͡ɕu˧˩]; Saigon [waː˧˧ kɔ˦˥ cʊw˨˩˦]. Tones: hoa — level tone (ngang), có — rising tone (sắc), chủ — dipping tone (hỏi).