huy hoắc
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hwi˧˧ hwak̚˧˦]Huế [hwɪj˧˧ hwak̚˦˧˥]Saigon [wɪj˧˧ wak̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
huy hoắc means to squander; to spend wastefully.
Chinese characters: 揮霍
Meanings of huy hoắc in English
Verb
- to squander; to spend wastefully
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 揮霍.
Frequently asked questions
What does huy hoắc mean in English?
huy hoắc (verb) means "to squander; to spend wastefully".
How do you pronounce huy hoắc?
IPA: Hanoi [hwi˧˧ hwak̚˧˦]; Saigon [wɪj˧˧ wak̚˦˥]. Tones: huy — level tone (ngang), hoắc — rising tone (sắc).
Is huy hoắc a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. huy hoắc is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 揮霍.