侯赛因 hóu sài yīn

Hussein, male Muslim name; Saddam Hussein

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 38225th word

Definitions

  1. 1. Saddam Hussein al Tikriti (1937-2006), dictator of Iraq 1979-2003
  2. 2. Husain or Hussein (name)
  3. 3. Hussein (c. 626-680), Muslim leader whose martyrdom is commemorated at Ashura

Characters

Character Meaning
侯 hóu
surname Hou; nobleman or high official
赛 sài HSK 3
to compete; competition; match
因 yīn HSK 2
because; reason; cause