huy hiệu
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hwi˧˧ hiəw˧˨ʔ]Huế [hwɪj˧˧ hiw˨˩ʔ]Saigon [wɪj˧˧ hiw˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
huy hiệu means emblem; badge; title of honour.
Chinese characters: 徽號 (徽 “badge, emblem, insignia” + 號 “title, mark, symbol”)
Meanings of huy hiệu in English
Noun
- emblem; badge; title of honour
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 徽號, composed of 徽 (“badge, emblem, insignia”) and 號 (“title, mark, symbol”).
Frequently asked questions
What does huy hiệu mean in English?
huy hiệu (noun) means "emblem; badge; title of honour".
How do you pronounce huy hiệu?
IPA: Hanoi [hwi˧˧ hiəw˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [wɪj˧˧ hiw˨˩˨]. Tones: huy — level tone (ngang), hiệu — heavy tone (nặng).
Is huy hiệu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. huy hiệu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 徽號.