hung tàn
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hʊwŋ͡m˧˧ taːn˨˩]Huế [hʊwŋ͡m˧˧ taːŋ˦˩]Saigon [hʊwŋ͡m˧˧ taːŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hung tàn means extremely cruel.
Chinese characters: 兇殘
Meanings of hung tàn in English
Adjective
- extremely cruel
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 兇殘.
Frequently asked questions
What does hung tàn mean in English?
hung tàn (adjective) means "extremely cruel".
How do you pronounce hung tàn?
IPA: Hanoi [hʊwŋ͡m˧˧ taːn˨˩]; Saigon [hʊwŋ͡m˧˧ taːŋ˨˩]. Tones: hung — level tone (ngang), tàn — falling tone (huyền).
Is hung tàn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hung tàn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 兇殘.