xí hổ

adjectivenoun

Hanoi [si˧˦ ho˧˩]Huế [sɪj˨˩˦ how˧˨]Saigon [sɪj˦˥ how˨˩˦] browser voice

Syllables · tones

xírisingsắc hổdippinghỏi

Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →

xí hổ means shy; bashful; embarrassed.

Meanings of xí hổ in English

Adjective

shy; bashful; embarrassed

Noun

touch-me-not; shy plant (Mimosa pudica)

Etymology

xí + hổ. Compare xấu hổ.

Frequently asked questions

What does xí hổ mean in English?

xí hổ (adjective) means "shy; bashful; embarrassed".

How do you pronounce xí hổ?

IPA: Hanoi [si˧˦ ho˧˩]; Saigon [sɪj˦˥ how˨˩˦]. Tones: xí — rising tone (sắc), hổ — dipping tone (hỏi).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.