hôn
Pronunciation
Northern
/hon˧˧/
Central
/hoŋ˧˥/
Southern
/hoŋ˧˧/
to kiss
4 senses
3 meanings
Verb / Noun
to kiss
Particle
question particle
Noun
soft-shell turtle
Details
4 senses · 3 meanings
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Details
4 senses · 3 meanings
to kiss
Verb
Sense 1
Verb
to kiss
Relationships
Animals
To touch a person or object with the lips to show affection or respect.
vi Cô ấy hôn lên má con mình.
en She kissed her child on the cheek.
Noun
Sense 2
Noun
a kiss
The act of touching someone with the lips as a sign of love or greeting.
vi Họ đã trao nhau một nụ hôn ngọt ngào.
en They shared a sweet kiss.
question particle
Sense 1
Particle
question particle
A word used at the end of questions in Southern Vietnamese instead of không.
vi Tối nay bạn có muốn đi chơi hôn?
en Do you want to go out tonight?
soft-shell turtle
Sense 1
Noun
soft-shell turtle
A type of turtle with a soft shell that typically lives in freshwater environments like rivers.
vi Con hôn sống ở dòng sông này.
en The soft-shell turtle lives in this river.