hoá độ
[hwaː˧˦ ʔɗo˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to preach to save from worldly suffering
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Khi thiền sư xuống phố hóa độ thì nó cũng lẽo đẽo theo sau.Whenever the monk went down to town to preach, it would follow him closely.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “hoá độ” mean?
(verb) to preach to save from worldly suffering
Is “hoá độ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.