tung hoành
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʊwŋ͡m˧˧ hwajŋ̟˨˩]Huế [tʊwŋ͡m˧˧ hwɛɲ˦˩]Saigon [tʊwŋ͡m˧˧ wan˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tung hoành means to rampage; especially through places far away.
Chinese characters: 縱橫 (縱 “vertical” + 橫 “horizontal”)
Meanings of tung hoành in English
Verb
- literary to operate or travel wildly hither and thither; to rampage, especially through places far away
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 縱橫, composed of 縱 (“vertical”) and 橫 (“horizontal”)
Frequently asked questions
What does tung hoành mean in English?
tung hoành (verb) means "to rampage; especially through places far away".
How do you pronounce tung hoành?
IPA: Hanoi [tʊwŋ͡m˧˧ hwajŋ̟˨˩]; Saigon [tʊwŋ͡m˧˧ wan˨˩]. Tones: tung — level tone (ngang), hoành — falling tone (huyền).
Is tung hoành a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tung hoành is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 縱橫.