hộ pháp
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ho˧˨ʔ faːp̚˧˦]Huế [how˨˩ʔ faːp̚˦˧˥]Saigon [how˨˩˨ faːp̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hộ pháp means a dharmapala; deity protecting Buddhist laws.
Chinese characters: 護法
Meanings of hộ pháp in English
Noun
- a dharmapala; deity protecting Buddhist laws
- a high-ranking Cao Dai dignitary
- a statue that guards the pagoda
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 護法.
Frequently asked questions
What does hộ pháp mean in English?
hộ pháp (noun) means "a dharmapala; deity protecting Buddhist laws".
How do you pronounce hộ pháp?
IPA: Hanoi [ho˧˨ʔ faːp̚˧˦]; Saigon [how˨˩˨ faːp̚˦˥]. Tones: hộ — heavy tone (nặng), pháp — rising tone (sắc).
Is hộ pháp a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hộ pháp is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 護法.