uổng
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔuəŋ˧˩]Huế [ʔuəŋ˧˨]Saigon [ʔuəŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
uổng means to be in vain; to be wasted.
Chinese characters: 枉
Meanings of uổng in English
Verb
- colloquial to be in vain; to be wasted (in a pitiful manner)
Words with uổng
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 枉.
Frequently asked questions
What does uổng mean in English?
uổng (verb) means "to be in vain; to be wasted".
How do you pronounce uổng?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔuəŋ˧˩]; Saigon [ʔuəŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: uổng — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is uổng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. uổng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 枉.