tốc hành
adjectiveinterjection
Hanoi [təwk͡p̚˧˦ hajŋ̟˨˩]Huế [təwk͡p̚˦˧˥ hɛɲ˦˩]Saigon [təwk͡p̚˦˥ han˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tốc hành means quick; speedy; fast.
Meanings of tốc hành in English
Adjective
- of work progress quick
- làm tốc hànhto work quickly (and maybe hastily)
- speedy; fast
- Án mạng trên chuyến tàu tốc hành Phương ĐôngMurder on the Orient Express
Interjection
- usually repeated twice hurry up!
- Tốc hành, tốc hành!Get moving, get moving!
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 速 and 行.
Frequently asked questions
What does tốc hành mean in English?
tốc hành (adjective) means "quick; speedy; fast".
How do you pronounce tốc hành?
IPA: Hanoi [təwk͡p̚˧˦ hajŋ̟˨˩]; Saigon [təwk͡p̚˦˥ han˨˩]. Tones: tốc — rising tone (sắc), hành — falling tone (huyền).