hoa liễu
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hwaː˧˧ liəw˦ˀ˥]Huế [hwaː˧˧ liw˧˨]Saigon [waː˧˧ liw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hoa liễu means venereal; sexually transmitted.
Chinese characters: 花柳 (花 “flower” + 柳 “willow”)
Meanings of hoa liễu in English
Adjective
- venereal; sexually transmitted
- bệnh hoa liễua VD; an STD
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 花柳, composed of 花 (“flower”) and 柳 (“willow”), from Chinese 花柳 (huāliǔ, “red of flowers and green of willows; beauty; courtesan; brothel”), from Chinese 花柳病 (huāliǔbìng, “venereal disease”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hoa liễu mean in English?
hoa liễu (adjective) means "venereal; sexually transmitted".
How do you pronounce hoa liễu?
IPA: Hanoi [hwaː˧˧ liəw˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [waː˧˧ liw˨˩˦]. Tones: hoa — level tone (ngang), liễu — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is hoa liễu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hoa liễu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 花柳.