vãn hồi
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [vaːn˦ˀ˥ hoj˨˩]Huế [vaːŋ˧˨ hoj˦˩]Saigon [vaːŋ˨˩˦ hoj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vãn hồi means to recover; to restore; to bring back.
Chinese characters: 挽回
Meanings of vãn hồi in English
Verb
- to recover (a previous state); to restore; to bring back
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 挽回.
Frequently asked questions
What does vãn hồi mean in English?
vãn hồi (verb) means "to recover; to restore; to bring back".
How do you pronounce vãn hồi?
IPA: Hanoi [vaːn˦ˀ˥ hoj˨˩]; Saigon [vaːŋ˨˩˦ hoj˨˩]. Tones: vãn — creaky rising tone (ngã), hồi — falling tone (huyền).
Is vãn hồi a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. vãn hồi is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 挽回.