Hung Nô
proper nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hʊwŋ͡m˧˧ no˧˧]Huế [hʊwŋ͡m˧˧ now˧˧]Saigon [hʊwŋ͡m˧˧ now˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Hung Nô means Xiongnu.
Chinese characters: 匈奴
Meanings of Hung Nô in English
Proper noun
- Xiongnu (a confederation of Central Asian tribes who lived on the steppes north of China during ancient times)
Adjective
- related to Xiongnu
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 匈奴.
Frequently asked questions
What does Hung Nô mean in English?
Hung Nô (proper noun) means "Xiongnu".
How do you pronounce Hung Nô?
IPA: Hanoi [hʊwŋ͡m˧˧ no˧˧]; Saigon [hʊwŋ͡m˧˧ now˧˧]. Tones: hung — level tone (ngang), nô — level tone (ngang).
Is Hung Nô a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. Hung Nô is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 匈奴.