khẩu phục
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xəw˧˩ fʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [kʰəw˧˨ fʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kʰəw˨˩˦ fʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khẩu phục means to admit to being convinced.
Chinese characters: 口服
Meanings of khẩu phục in English
Verb
- to admit to being convinced
Idioms and sayings with khẩu phục
- tâm phục khẩu phục — to be sincerely convinced; to be won over completely
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 口服, composed of 口 and 服.
Frequently asked questions
What does khẩu phục mean in English?
khẩu phục (verb) means "to admit to being convinced".
How do you pronounce khẩu phục?
IPA: Hanoi [xəw˧˩ fʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kʰəw˨˩˦ fʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨]. Tones: khẩu — dipping tone (hỏi), phục — heavy tone (nặng).
Is khẩu phục a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khẩu phục is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 口服.