âu phục
noun
Hanoi [ʔəw˧˧ fʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔəw˧˧ fʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔəw˧˧ fʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Classifier: bộ — e.g. một bộ âu phục
Meanings of âu phục in English
Noun
- formal a suit or a skirt suit
- tiệm âu phụca formal wear shop
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 歐 (“Europe”) and 服 (“clothes”). Compare Chinese 西服 (xīfú, literally “western clothes”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce âu phục?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔəw˧˧ fʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔəw˧˧ fʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨]. Tones: âu — level tone (ngang), phục — heavy tone (nặng).
What classifier is used with âu phục?
Common classifiers: bộ — for example "một bộ âu phục" (one âu phục).