phát ngôn
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [faːt̚˧˦ ŋon˧˧]Huế [faːk̚˦˧˥ ŋoŋ˧˧]Saigon [faːk̚˦˥ ŋoŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phát ngôn means to speak; or deliver a speech.
Chinese characters: 發言 (發 “to release; to emit; to emanate” + 言 “speech”)
Meanings of phát ngôn in English
Verb
- formal to speak, or deliver a speech
- người phát ngôna spokesperson
- Anh này phát ngôn bừa bãi nhỉ ?Watch your language, Mister!
Example sentences with phát ngôn
- Nhiều người theo thuyết âm mưu lợi dụng các phát ngôn không kiểm chứng được và coi đó là sự thật. Many conspiracy theorists leverage unverifiable statements and claim them as facts.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 發言, composed of 發 (“to release; to emit; to emanate”) and 言 (“speech”).
Frequently asked questions
What does phát ngôn mean in English?
phát ngôn (verb) means "to speak; or deliver a speech".
How do you pronounce phát ngôn?
IPA: Hanoi [faːt̚˧˦ ŋon˧˧]; Saigon [faːk̚˦˥ ŋoŋ˧˧]. Tones: phát — rising tone (sắc), ngôn — level tone (ngang).
Is phát ngôn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phát ngôn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 發言.