bình phong
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓïŋ˨˩ fawŋ͡m˧˧]Huế [ʔɓɨn˦˩ fawŋ͡m˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓɨn˨˩ fawŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bình phong means a screen; blind.
Meanings of bình phong in English
Noun
- a screen; blind
- a folding screen; room divider
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 屏風.
Frequently asked questions
What does bình phong mean in English?
bình phong (noun) means "a screen; blind".
How do you pronounce bình phong?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓïŋ˨˩ fawŋ͡m˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓɨn˨˩ fawŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: bình — falling tone (huyền), phong — level tone (ngang).
Is bình phong a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bình phong is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 屏風.
What classifier is used with bình phong?
Common classifiers: tấm, bức — for example "một tấm bình phong" (one a screen).