gian phu
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zaːn˧˧ fu˧˧]Huế [jaːŋ˧˧ fʊw˧˧]Saigon [jaːŋ˧˧ fʊw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
gian phu means a male cheat; an adulterer or a mister.
Chinese characters: 姦夫
Meanings of gian phu in English
Noun
- a man who engages in romantic infidelity; a male cheat, an adulterer or a mister
- gian phu dâm phụa pair of paramours
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 姦夫 (“adulterer”).
Frequently asked questions
What does gian phu mean in English?
gian phu (noun) means "a male cheat; an adulterer or a mister".
How do you pronounce gian phu?
IPA: Hanoi [zaːn˧˧ fu˧˧]; Saigon [jaːŋ˧˧ fʊw˧˧]. Tones: gian — level tone (ngang), phu — level tone (ngang).
Is gian phu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. gian phu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 姦夫.