cung phụng
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kʊwŋ͡m˧˧ fʊwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ]Huế [kʊwŋ͡m˧˧ fʊwŋ͡m˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kʊwŋ͡m˧˧ fʊwŋ͡m˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 供奉
Meanings of cung phụng in English
Verb
- to supply all kinds of things to influential people for favours
- dated to support and serve (one's parents)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 供奉.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce cung phụng?
IPA: Hanoi [kʊwŋ͡m˧˧ fʊwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kʊwŋ͡m˧˧ fʊwŋ͡m˨˩˨]. Tones: cung — level tone (ngang), phụng — heavy tone (nặng).
Is cung phụng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cung phụng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 供奉.