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Vietnamese
Pronunciation
Etymology 1
Cognate with Tho həː¹.
Verb
hơ • (虚, 𤏤, 𪹣)
- (transitive) to dry or warm up (something) over or near a heat source
Etymology 2
Interjection
hơ
- (especially Central Vietnam) huh
- Synonym: ơ
- (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).