mở hàng
verb
Hanoi [məː˧˩ haːŋ˨˩]Huế [məː˧˨ haːŋ˦˩]Saigon [məː˨˩˦ haːŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Meanings of mở hàng in English
Verb
- to make the first purchase or sale in the day (seen as a sign of a good business day)
- colloquial to give money or gifts to children during Lunar New Year
Etymology
mở (“to open”) + hàng (“shop; store”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce mở hàng?
IPA: Hanoi [məː˧˩ haːŋ˨˩]; Saigon [məː˨˩˦ haːŋ˨˩]. Tones: mở — dipping tone (hỏi), hàng — falling tone (huyền).