phóng sinh
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˧˦ sïŋ˧˧]Huế [fawŋ͡m˦˧˥ ʂɨn˧˧]Saigon [fawŋ͡m˦˥ ʂɨn˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 放生 (放 “to release” + 生 “life”)
Meanings of phóng sinh in English
Verb
- to "release" captive animals into the wild
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 放生, composed of 放 (“to release”) and 生 (“life”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce phóng sinh?
IPA: Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˧˦ sïŋ˧˧]; Saigon [fawŋ͡m˦˥ ʂɨn˧˧]. Tones: phóng — rising tone (sắc), sinh — level tone (ngang).
Is phóng sinh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phóng sinh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 放生.