kinh hoàng
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kïŋ˧˧ hwaːŋ˨˩]Huế [kɨn˧˧ hwaːŋ˦˩]Saigon [kɨn˧˧ waːŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kinh hoàng means to be scared; to be frightened; to be terrified.
Chinese characters: 驚惶
Meanings of kinh hoàng in English
Verb
- to be scared; to be frightened; to be terrified
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 驚惶.
Frequently asked questions
What does kinh hoàng mean in English?
kinh hoàng (verb) means "to be scared; to be frightened; to be terrified".
How do you pronounce kinh hoàng?
IPA: Hanoi [kïŋ˧˧ hwaːŋ˨˩]; Saigon [kɨn˧˧ waːŋ˨˩]. Tones: kinh — level tone (ngang), hoàng — falling tone (huyền).
Is kinh hoàng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kinh hoàng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 驚惶.