phòng thân
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˨˩ tʰən˧˧]Huế [fawŋ͡m˦˩ tʰəŋ˧˧]Saigon [fawŋ͡m˨˩ tʰəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 防身
Meanings of phòng thân in English
Verb
- to use as a mean to defend oneself or in self-preservation
- giữ vũ khí trong mình để phòng thânto keep a weapon for self-defense
- cầm thêm tiền phòng thânto bring some extra money in case of need
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 防身.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce phòng thân?
IPA: Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˨˩ tʰən˧˧]; Saigon [fawŋ͡m˨˩ tʰəŋ˧˧]. Tones: phòng — falling tone (huyền), thân — level tone (ngang).
Is phòng thân a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phòng thân is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 防身.