pháp y
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [faːp̚˧˦ ʔi˧˧]Huế [faːp̚˦˧˥ ʔɪj˧˧]Saigon [faːp̚˦˥ ʔɪj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
pháp y means forensics; forensic science.
Chinese characters: 法醫
Meanings of pháp y in English
Noun
- forensics; forensic science
Noun
- cassock (of a monk)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 法醫.
Frequently asked questions
What does pháp y mean in English?
pháp y (noun) means "forensics; forensic science".
How do you pronounce pháp y?
IPA: Hanoi [faːp̚˧˦ ʔi˧˧]; Saigon [faːp̚˦˥ ʔɪj˧˧]. Tones: pháp — rising tone (sắc), y — level tone (ngang).
Is pháp y a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. pháp y is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 法醫.