khai hoang
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xaːj˧˧ hwaːŋ˧˧]Huế [kʰaːj˧˧ hwaːŋ˧˧]Saigon [kʰaːj˧˧ waːŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khai hoang means to open up wasteland.
Chinese characters: 開荒 (開 “to open up” + 荒 “wasteland”)
Meanings of khai hoang in English
Verb
- to open up wasteland
- đi khai hoangto go opening up wasteland
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 開荒, composed of 開 (“to open up”) and 荒 (“wasteland”).
Frequently asked questions
What does khai hoang mean in English?
khai hoang (verb) means "to open up wasteland".
How do you pronounce khai hoang?
IPA: Hanoi [xaːj˧˧ hwaːŋ˧˧]; Saigon [kʰaːj˧˧ waːŋ˧˧]. Tones: khai — level tone (ngang), hoang — level tone (ngang).
Is khai hoang a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khai hoang is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 開荒.