oán hận
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔwaːn˧˦ hən˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔwaːŋ˦˧˥ həŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [(ʔ)waːŋ˦˥ həŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
oán hận means to resent very deeply; to feel animosity towards; to hold a grudge against.
Chinese characters: 怨恨
Meanings of oán hận in English
Verb
- to resent very deeply; to feel animosity towards; to hold a grudge against
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 怨恨, composed of 怨 and 恨. Doublet of oán hờn.
Frequently asked questions
What does oán hận mean in English?
oán hận (verb) means "to resent very deeply; to feel animosity towards; to hold a grudge against".
How do you pronounce oán hận?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔwaːn˧˦ hən˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [(ʔ)waːŋ˦˥ həŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: oán — rising tone (sắc), hận — heavy tone (nặng).
Is oán hận a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. oán hận is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 怨恨.