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oai phong

adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔwaːj˧˧ fawŋ͡m˧˧]Huế [ʔwaːj˧˧ fawŋ͡m˧˧]Saigon [(ʔ)waːj˧˧ fawŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
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oai phong means dignified; solemn.

Chinese characters: 威風

Meanings of oai phong in English

Adjective

  1. dignified; solemn
  2. majestic; admirable

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 威風.Doublet of uy phong.

Frequently asked questions

What does oai phong mean in English?

oai phong (adjective) means "dignified; solemn".

How do you pronounce oai phong?

IPA: Hanoi [ʔwaːj˧˧ fawŋ͡m˧˧]; Saigon [(ʔ)waːj˧˧ fawŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: oai — level tone (ngang), phong — level tone (ngang).

Is oai phong a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. oai phong is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 威風.

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.