võ
adjectivenoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [vɔ˦ˀ˥]Huế [vɔ˧˨]Saigon [vɔ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
võ means martial.
Chinese characters: 武
Meanings of võ in English
Adjective
- martial
- quan võmartial mandarins; military officials
Noun
- informal martial art
- học võto learn a martial art
Words with võ
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 武, common reading of vũ.
Frequently asked questions
What does võ mean in English?
võ (adjective) means "martial".
How do you pronounce võ?
IPA: Hanoi [vɔ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [vɔ˨˩˦]. Tones: võ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is võ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. võ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 武.