đơn phương
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
đơn phương means unilateral; one-sided; unrequited.
Meanings of đơn phương in English
Adjective
- of actions, decisions unilateral
- of love one-sided; unrequited
Adverb
- of loving one-sidedly; unrequitedly
- of doing, deciding unilaterally
- đơn phương chấm dứt hợp đồngto unilaterally terminate the contract
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 單方.
Frequently asked questions
What does đơn phương mean in English?
đơn phương (adjective) means "unilateral; one-sided; unrequited".
How do you pronounce đơn phương?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗəːn˧˧ fɨəŋ˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɗəːŋ˧˧ fɨəŋ˧˧]. Tones: đơn — level tone (ngang), phương — level tone (ngang).
Is đơn phương a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. đơn phương is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 單方.