công-phu
adjectiveadverbnoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ fu˧˧]Huế [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ fʊw˧˧]Saigon [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ fʊw˧˧] browser voice
công-phu means conscientious; thorough; painstaking.
Chinese characters: 功夫 (功 “accomplishment” + 夫 “man, husband”)
Meanings of công-phu in English
Adjective
- of a creation conscientious; thorough; painstaking
- Nó làm bài thuyết trình công phu lắm.He gave a very conscientious presentation.
Adverb
- of making/creating conscientiously; thoroughly; painstakingly
Noun
- rare skill gained through training and diligent work
Noun
- rare, in awkward translation from English kung fu
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 功夫, composed of 功 (“accomplishment”) and 夫 (“man, husband”).
Frequently asked questions
What does công-phu mean in English?
công-phu (adjective) means "conscientious; thorough; painstaking".
How do you pronounce công-phu?
IPA: Hanoi [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ fu˧˧]; Saigon [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ fʊw˧˧].
Is công-phu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. công-phu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 功夫.