hòn

Vietnamese

Etymology

Non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 丸 (SV: hoàn).

Pronunciation

  • (Hà Nội) IPA(key): [hɔn˨˩]
  • (Huế) IPA(key): [hɔŋ˦˩]
  • (Saigon) IPA(key): [hɔŋ˨˩]
  • Audio (Hà Nội):(file)

Classifier

hòn • (丸, 塊, 𡉕, 𪢰)

  1. Used for small, solid and roundish objects, such as rocks, pebbles, bricks, testicles, etc.
    Synonyms: cục, viên
  2. Used for standalone mountains and islands.
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