khai hoả
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 hoả means to open fire.
Chinese characters: 開火
Meanings of khai hoả in English
Verb
- to open fire
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 開火.
Frequently asked questions
What does khai hoả mean in English?
khai hoả (verb) means "to open fire".
How do you pronounce khai hoả?
IPA: Hanoi [xaːj˧˧ hwaː˧˩]; Saigon [kʰaːj˧˧ waː˨˩˦]. Tones: khai — level tone (ngang), hoả — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is khai hoả a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khai hoả is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 開火.