khai hoá
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xaːj˧˧ hwaː˧˦]Huế [kʰaːj˧˧ hwaː˨˩˦]Saigon [kʰaːj˧˧ waː˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khai hoá means to civilize.
Chinese characters: 開化
Meanings of khai hoá in English
Verb
- to civilize
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 開化 (“to civilise”).
Frequently asked questions
What does khai hoá mean in English?
khai hoá (verb) means "to civilize".
How do you pronounce khai hoá?
IPA: Hanoi [xaːj˧˧ hwaː˧˦]; Saigon [kʰaːj˧˧ waː˦˥]. Tones: khai — level tone (ngang), hoá — rising tone (sắc).
Is khai hoá a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khai hoá is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 開化.