xưng hùng
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [sɨŋ˧˧ hʊwŋ͡m˨˩]Huế [sɨŋ˧˧ hʊwŋ͡m˦˩]Saigon [sɨŋ˧˧ hʊwŋ͡m˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 稱雄
Meanings of xưng hùng in English
Verb
- to consider oneself the highest power in a certain region, to not tolerate any other authority
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 稱雄.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce xưng hùng?
IPA: Hanoi [sɨŋ˧˧ hʊwŋ͡m˨˩]; Saigon [sɨŋ˧˧ hʊwŋ͡m˨˩]. Tones: xưng — level tone (ngang), hùng — falling tone (huyền).
Is xưng hùng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. xưng hùng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 稱雄.