hoa
[hwaː˧˧]
hoa is the Vietnamese word for flower.
The word hoa refers to the reproductive part of a plant, which is typically colorful and fragrant.
Did you know?
- The word hoa can also refer to the decorative, cursive flourishes found in capital letters taught in Vietnamese schools.
- While hoa is the standard term, some speakers in Central Vietnam use the word ba, which survives today in the name of the famous Đông Ba market in Huế.
- The yellow hoa mai is considered an essential symbol of the Lunar New Year in Vietnam, where it represents prosperity and luck.
Examples in context
- Mình có thể hỏi cậu, "Hoa" được phát âm như thế nào không?Can I ask you, how do you pronounce "hoa"?
- Những bông hoa này rất đẹp.These flowers are very beautiful.
- Tôi thích mùi hương của hoa.I like the scent of flowers.
- Cô ấy đang tưới hoa trong vườn.She is watering the flowers in the garden.
Example conversation
Minh and Chi are walking through a public park.
- MinhChi nhìn xem, hoa hồng đẹp quá!Chi, look, the roses are so beautiful!
- ChiĐúng vậy, hoa ở đây rất tươi.That's true, the flowers here are very fresh.
- MinhEm có muốn mua một ít hoa không?Do you want to buy some flowers?
- ChiVâng, em muốn mua một bó hoa.Yes, I want to buy a bouquet of flowers.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry hoa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hoa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
