hơ

See also: Appendix:Variations of "ho"

Vietnamese

Pronunciation

(Hà Nội) IPA^(key): [həː˧˧]
(Huế) IPA^(key): [həː˧˧]
(Hồ Chí Minh City) IPA^(key): [həː˧˧]

Etymology 1

Cognate with Tho [Cuối Chăm] həː¹.

Verb

hơ • (虚, 𤏤, 𪹣)

(transitive) to dry or warm up (something) over or near a heat source

Interjection

hơ

(especially Central Vietnam) huh
Synonym: ơ
(especially Central Vietnam) what the
Synonyms: ơ, ơ hay, ô hay

Hơ? Mi mần chi rứa?
What do you think you're doing?

Usage notes

Used as an expression of surprise, or even dismay, similarly to Japanese え (e).

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