sư hổ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [sɨ˧˧ ho˧˩]Huế [ʂɨ˧˧ how˧˨]Saigon [ʂɨ˧˧ how˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sư hổ means liger.
Chinese characters: 獅虎 (獅 “lion” + 虎 “tiger”) Classifier: con — e.g. một con sư hổ (one liger)
Meanings of sư hổ in English
Noun
- liger
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 獅虎, composed of 獅 (“lion”) and 虎 (“tiger”).
Frequently asked questions
What does sư hổ mean in English?
sư hổ (noun) means "liger".
How do you pronounce sư hổ?
IPA: Hanoi [sɨ˧˧ ho˧˩]; Saigon [ʂɨ˧˧ how˨˩˦]. Tones: sư — level tone (ngang), hổ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is sư hổ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. sư hổ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 獅虎.
What classifier is used with sư hổ?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con sư hổ" (one liger).