hoa hậu
noun
Hanoi [hwaː˧˧ həw˧˨ʔ]Huế [hwaː˧˧ həw˨˩ʔ]Saigon [waː˧˧ həw˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hoa hậu means Miss; winner of a beauty pageant.
Meanings of hoa hậu in English
Noun
- Miss, winner of a beauty pageant ≈ hoa khôi
- Hoa hậu Thế giớiMiss World
- Hoa hậu Trái đấtMiss Earth
- Hoa hậu Hoàn vũMiss Universe
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 花 (“flower”) and 后 (“queen consort”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hoa hậu mean in English?
hoa hậu (noun) means "Miss; winner of a beauty pageant".
How do you pronounce hoa hậu?
IPA: Hanoi [hwaː˧˧ həw˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [waː˧˧ həw˨˩˨]. Tones: hoa — level tone (ngang), hậu — heavy tone (nặng).