phân vân
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phân vân means to be on the fence; to ponder between choices; to wonder.
Meanings of phân vân in English
Verb
- to be on the fence; to ponder between choices; to wonder
- phân vân không biết nên làm gìnot sure what to do
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 紛紜.
Frequently asked questions
What does phân vân mean in English?
phân vân (verb) means "to be on the fence; to ponder between choices; to wonder".
How do you pronounce phân vân?
IPA: Hanoi [fən˧˧ vən˧˧]; Saigon [fəŋ˧˧ vəŋ˧˧]. Tones: phân — level tone (ngang), vân — level tone (ngang).
Is phân vân a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phân vân is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 紛紜.