hoạ
[hwaː˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) a painting
Register: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) disaster, misfortune
Register: formal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adverb) rarely
Register: formal
Examples
翁夫子浪：「道中庸所窒丕喂！民𡱮咍㐌𥹰丕！」Confucius said: "The Doctrine of the Mean is indeed the highest perfection! The people have long been rarely able to practice it!"
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Common questions
What does “hoạ” mean?
(noun) a painting
Is “hoạ” formal or informal?
hoạ is generally formal.