dự phòng
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zɨ˧˨ʔ fawŋ͡m˨˩]Huế [jɨ˨˩ʔ fawŋ͡m˦˩]Saigon [jɨ˨˩˨ fawŋ͡m˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
dự phòng means to provide.
Chinese characters: 預防
Meanings of dự phòng in English
Verb
- to provide (for, against an undesirable event)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 預防.
Frequently asked questions
What does dự phòng mean in English?
dự phòng (verb) means "to provide".
How do you pronounce dự phòng?
IPA: Hanoi [zɨ˧˨ʔ fawŋ͡m˨˩]; Saigon [jɨ˨˩˨ fawŋ͡m˨˩]. Tones: dự — heavy tone (nặng), phòng — falling tone (huyền).
Is dự phòng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. dự phòng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 預防.