phòng thủ
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˨˩ tʰu˧˩]Huế [fawŋ͡m˦˩ tʰʊw˧˨]Saigon [fawŋ͡m˨˩ tʰʊw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phòng thủ means to defend.
Chinese characters: 防守
Meanings of phòng thủ in English
Verb
- to defend
Synonyms and antonyms of phòng thủ
Antonyms
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 防守.
Frequently asked questions
What does phòng thủ mean in English?
phòng thủ (verb) means "to defend".
How do you pronounce phòng thủ?
IPA: Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˨˩ tʰu˧˩]; Saigon [fawŋ͡m˨˩ tʰʊw˨˩˦]. Tones: phòng — falling tone (huyền), thủ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is phòng thủ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phòng thủ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 防守.