hừng hực
[hɨŋ˨˩ hɨk̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) scorching
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
nắng nóng hừng hựcscorching sun
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) with abundance
Examples
Nỗi căm uất hừng hực trong lòng tôi không lối thoát.The anger burning in my heart had no way out.
Giá vàng tăng hừng hực.Gold prices are rising rapidly.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “hừng hực” mean?
(adjective) scorching
Is “hừng hực” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.