phó vương
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fɔ˧˦ vɨəŋ˧˧]Huế [fɔ˨˩˦ vɨəŋ˧˧]Saigon [fɔ˦˥ vɨəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phó vương means viceroy.
Chinese characters: 副王 (副 “vice-” + 王 “king”)
Meanings of phó vương in English
Noun
- viceroy
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 副王, composed of 副 (“vice-”) and 王 (“king”).
Frequently asked questions
What does phó vương mean in English?
phó vương (noun) means "viceroy".
How do you pronounce phó vương?
IPA: Hanoi [fɔ˧˦ vɨəŋ˧˧]; Saigon [fɔ˦˥ vɨəŋ˧˧]. Tones: phó — rising tone (sắc), vương — level tone (ngang).
Is phó vương a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phó vương is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 副王.