hoa khôi
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hwaː˧˧ xoj˧˧]Huế [hwaː˧˧ kʰoj˧˧]Saigon [waː˧˧ kʰoj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hoa khôi means a beauty queen; a supremely beautiful female; an exceptionally gorgeous girl.
Chinese characters: 花魁 (花 “flower/prostitute” + 魁 “leader”)
Meanings of hoa khôi in English
Noun
- colloquial a beauty queen; a supremely beautiful female; an exceptionally gorgeous girl ≈ hoa hậu
- Nhỏ đó là hoa khôi của lớp tao đó!That girl is the beauty queen of my class!
- dated Miss (title for a beauty pageant winner)
- obsolete a courtesan of supreme beauty
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 花魁, composed of 花 (“flower/prostitute”) and 魁 (“leader”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hoa khôi mean in English?
hoa khôi (noun) means "a beauty queen; a supremely beautiful female; an exceptionally gorgeous girl".
How do you pronounce hoa khôi?
IPA: Hanoi [hwaː˧˧ xoj˧˧]; Saigon [waː˧˧ kʰoj˧˧]. Tones: hoa — level tone (ngang), khôi — level tone (ngang).
Is hoa khôi a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hoa khôi is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 花魁.