phá hoại
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [faː˧˦ hwaːj˧˨ʔ]Huế [faː˨˩˦ hwaːj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [faː˦˥ waːj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phá hoại means to vandalize; to sabotage.
Chinese characters: 破壞
Meanings of phá hoại in English
Verb
- to vandalize; to sabotage
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 破壞 (“to destroy”).
Frequently asked questions
What does phá hoại mean in English?
phá hoại (verb) means "to vandalize; to sabotage".
How do you pronounce phá hoại?
IPA: Hanoi [faː˧˦ hwaːj˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [faː˦˥ waːj˨˩˨]. Tones: phá — rising tone (sắc), hoại — heavy tone (nặng).
Is phá hoại a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phá hoại is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 破壞.