hồn phách
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hon˨˩ fajk̟̚˧˦]Huế [hoŋ˦˩ fat̚˦˧˥]Saigon [hoŋ˨˩ fat̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hồn phách means soul; spiritual life force.
Chinese characters: 魂魄
Meanings of hồn phách in English
Noun
- soul, spiritual life force
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 魂魄.
Frequently asked questions
What does hồn phách mean in English?
hồn phách (noun) means "soul; spiritual life force".
How do you pronounce hồn phách?
IPA: Hanoi [hon˨˩ fajk̟̚˧˦]; Saigon [hoŋ˨˩ fat̚˦˥]. Tones: hồn — falling tone (huyền), phách — rising tone (sắc).
Is hồn phách a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hồn phách is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 魂魄.