khai hoa
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 hoa means to bloom.
Chinese characters: 開花 (開 “open” + 花 “flower”)
Meanings of khai hoa in English
Verb
- to bloom
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 開花, composed of 開 (“open”) and 花 (“flower”).
Frequently asked questions
What does khai hoa mean in English?
khai hoa (verb) means "to bloom".
How do you pronounce khai hoa?
IPA: Hanoi [xaːj˧˧ hwaː˧˧]; Saigon [kʰaːj˧˧ waː˧˧]. Tones: khai — level tone (ngang), hoa — level tone (ngang).
Is khai hoa a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khai hoa is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 開花.