phát thanh
nounverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [faːt̚˧˦ tʰajŋ̟˧˧]Huế [faːk̚˦˧˥ tʰɛɲ˧˧]Saigon [faːk̚˦˥ tʰan˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phát thanh means broadcast.
Chinese characters: 發聲 (發 “emit” + 聲 “sound”)
Meanings of phát thanh in English
Noun
- broadcast ≈ truyền thanh
Verb
- to broadcast ≈ truyền thanh
- phát thanh từ Hà Nộibroadcast from Hanoi
Words with phát thanh
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 發聲, composed of 發 (“emit”) and 聲 (“sound”).
Frequently asked questions
What does phát thanh mean in English?
phát thanh (noun) means "broadcast".
How do you pronounce phát thanh?
IPA: Hanoi [faːt̚˧˦ tʰajŋ̟˧˧]; Saigon [faːk̚˦˥ tʰan˧˧]. Tones: phát — rising tone (sắc), thanh — level tone (ngang).
Is phát thanh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phát thanh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 發聲.