nghĩa phụ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋiə˦ˀ˥ fu˧˨ʔ]Huế [ŋiə˧˨ fʊw˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ŋiə˨˩˦ fʊw˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nghĩa phụ means adoptive father.
Chinese characters: 義父 (義 “adoptive” + 父 “father”)
Meanings of nghĩa phụ in English
Noun
- adoptive father
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 義父, composed of 義 (“adoptive”) and 父 (“father”).
Frequently asked questions
What does nghĩa phụ mean in English?
nghĩa phụ (noun) means "adoptive father".
How do you pronounce nghĩa phụ?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋiə˦ˀ˥ fu˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ŋiə˨˩˦ fʊw˨˩˨]. Tones: nghĩa — creaky rising tone (ngã), phụ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is nghĩa phụ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. nghĩa phụ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 義父.