huyễn hoặc
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hwiən˦ˀ˥ hwak̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [hwiəŋ˧˨ hwak̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [wiəŋ˨˩˦ wak̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
huyễn hoặc means to delude; to deceive.
Chinese characters: 眩惑
Meanings of huyễn hoặc in English
Verb
- to delude; to deceive
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 眩惑 (“confusion”)
Frequently asked questions
What does huyễn hoặc mean in English?
huyễn hoặc (verb) means "to delude; to deceive".
How do you pronounce huyễn hoặc?
IPA: Hanoi [hwiən˦ˀ˥ hwak̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [wiəŋ˨˩˦ wak̚˨˩˨]. Tones: huyễn — creaky rising tone (ngã), hoặc — heavy tone (nặng).
Is huyễn hoặc a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. huyễn hoặc is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 眩惑.