hung hãn
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hʊwŋ͡m˧˧ haːn˦ˀ˥]Huế [hʊwŋ͡m˧˧ haːŋ˧˨]Saigon [hʊwŋ͡m˧˧ haːŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hung hãn means violent; brutal.
Chinese characters: 兇悍
Meanings of hung hãn in English
Adjective
- violent, brutal
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 兇悍 / 凶悍.
Frequently asked questions
What does hung hãn mean in English?
hung hãn (adjective) means "violent; brutal".
How do you pronounce hung hãn?
IPA: Hanoi [hʊwŋ͡m˧˧ haːn˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [hʊwŋ͡m˧˧ haːŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: hung — level tone (ngang), hãn — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is hung hãn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hung hãn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 兇悍.