hơ

See also: Appendix:Variations of "ho"

Vietnamese

Pronunciation

• (Hà Nội) IPA^(key): [həː˧˧]
• (Huế) IPA^(key): [həː˧˧]
• (Saigon) IPA^(key): [həː˧˧]

Etymology 1

Cognate with Tho [Cuối Chăm] həː¹.

Verb

hơ • (虚, 𤏤, 𪹣)

1. (transitive) to dry or warm up (something) over or near a heat source

Etymology 2

Interjection

hơ

1. (especially Central Vietnam) huh

   Synonym: ơ

2. (especially Central Vietnam) what the

   Synonyms: ơ, ơ hay, ô hay

   Hơ? Mi mần chi rứa?

   What do you think you're doing?

Usage notes

• Used as an expression of surprise, or even dismay, similarly to Japanese え (e).