pháp thuật
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
pháp thuật means magic.
Also spelled phép thuật — same word, same meaning.
Meanings of pháp thuật in English
Noun
- magic (use of supernatural rituals, forces etc.) ≈ ma thuật
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 法術.
Frequently asked questions
What does pháp thuật mean in English?
pháp thuật (noun) means "magic".
How do you pronounce pháp thuật?
IPA: Hanoi [faːp̚˧˦ tʰwət̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [faːp̚˦˥ tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ək̚˨˩˨]. Tones: pháp — rising tone (sắc), thuật — heavy tone (nặng).
Is pháp thuật a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. pháp thuật is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 法術.