phòng không
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˨˩ xəwŋ͡m˧˧]Huế [fawŋ͡m˦˩ kʰəwŋ͡m˧˧]Saigon [fawŋ͡m˨˩ kʰəwŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 防空
Meanings of phòng không in English
Verb
- to take precautions in defence of an air attack from the enemy
- tên lửa phòng khônganti-aircraft missiles
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 防空.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce phòng không?
IPA: Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˨˩ xəwŋ͡m˧˧]; Saigon [fawŋ͡m˨˩ kʰəwŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: phòng — falling tone (huyền), không — level tone (ngang).
Is phòng không a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phòng không is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 防空.