Tây hoá
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [təj˧˧ hwaː˧˦]Huế [təj˧˧ hwaː˨˩˦]Saigon [təj˧˧ waː˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Tây hoá means to westernize.
Chinese characters: 西化
Meanings of Tây hoá in English
Verb
- to westernize
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 西化.
Frequently asked questions
What does Tây hoá mean in English?
Tây hoá (verb) means "to westernize".
How do you pronounce Tây hoá?
IPA: Hanoi [təj˧˧ hwaː˧˦]; Saigon [təj˧˧ waː˦˥]. Tones: tây — level tone (ngang), hoá — rising tone (sắc).
Is Tây hoá a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. Tây hoá is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 西化.