phá án
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [faː˧˦ ʔaːn˧˦]Huế [faː˨˩˦ ʔaːŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [faː˦˥ ʔaːŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phá án means to quash a verdict; to solve a case.
Chinese characters: 破案
Meanings of phá án in English
Verb
- to quash a verdict
- to solve (and thus, close) a case
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 破案.
Frequently asked questions
What does phá án mean in English?
phá án (verb) means "to quash a verdict; to solve a case".
How do you pronounce phá án?
IPA: Hanoi [faː˧˦ ʔaːn˧˦]; Saigon [faː˦˥ ʔaːŋ˦˥]. Tones: phá — rising tone (sắc), án — rising tone (sắc).
Is phá án a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phá án is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 破案.