phàm phu
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [faːm˨˩ fu˧˧]Huế [faːm˦˩ fʊw˧˧]Saigon [faːm˨˩ fʊw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phàm phu means ordinary person; mortal person.
Chinese characters: 凡夫
Meanings of phàm phu in English
Noun
- ordinary person; mortal person
- unenlightened person
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 凡夫.
Frequently asked questions
What does phàm phu mean in English?
phàm phu (noun) means "ordinary person; mortal person".
How do you pronounce phàm phu?
IPA: Hanoi [faːm˨˩ fu˧˧]; Saigon [faːm˨˩ fʊw˧˧]. Tones: phàm — falling tone (huyền), phu — level tone (ngang).
Is phàm phu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phàm phu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 凡夫.