Tiếng Việt · Word Attested 18+

hòn

[hɔn˨˩] 🎙 Say it

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(classifier) Used for small, solid and roundish objects, such as rocks, pebbles, bricks, testicles, etc.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

dùng để chỉ các vật rắn, tròn

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Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

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Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(classifier) Used for standalone mountains and islands.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Dùng cho núi hoặc đảo riêng biệt

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What does “hòn” mean?

(classifier) Used for small, solid and roundish objects, such as rocks, pebbles, bricks, testicles, etc.

Is “hòn” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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