hung hiểm
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hʊwŋ͡m˧˧ hiəm˧˩]Huế [hʊwŋ͡m˧˧ hiəm˧˨]Saigon [hʊwŋ͡m˧˧ him˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hung hiểm means extremely cruel; ruthless.
Chinese characters: 兇險
Meanings of hung hiểm in English
Adjective
- extremely cruel, ruthless
- Cứ điệu bộ hung hiểm như thế có ngày giời đánh.Such cruelty will lead to just deserts.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 兇險.
Frequently asked questions
What does hung hiểm mean in English?
hung hiểm (adjective) means "extremely cruel; ruthless".
How do you pronounce hung hiểm?
IPA: Hanoi [hʊwŋ͡m˧˧ hiəm˧˩]; Saigon [hʊwŋ͡m˧˧ him˨˩˦]. Tones: hung — level tone (ngang), hiểm — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is hung hiểm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hung hiểm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 兇險.