phòng bị
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˨˩ ʔɓi˧˨ʔ]Huế [fawŋ͡m˦˩ ʔɓɪj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [fawŋ͡m˨˩ ʔɓɪj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phòng bị means to take precautions.
Chinese characters: 防備
Meanings of phòng bị in English
Verb
- to take precautions
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 防備.
Frequently asked questions
What does phòng bị mean in English?
phòng bị (verb) means "to take precautions".
How do you pronounce phòng bị?
IPA: Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˨˩ ʔɓi˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [fawŋ͡m˨˩ ʔɓɪj˨˩˨]. Tones: phòng — falling tone (huyền), bị — heavy tone (nặng).
Is phòng bị a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phòng bị is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 防備.