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phóng túng

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Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˧˦ tʊwŋ͡m˧˦]Huế [fawŋ͡m˦˧˥ tʊwŋ͡m˦˧˥]Saigon [fawŋ͡m˦˥ tʊwŋ͡m˦˥] browser voice
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phóng túng means self-indulgence; negligence.

Chinese characters: 放縱

Meanings of phóng túng in English

Noun

  1. self-indulgence, negligence

Verb

  1. to self-indulge, to be negligent

Adjective

  1. self-indulging, negligent

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 放縱.

Frequently asked questions

What does phóng túng mean in English?

phóng túng (noun) means "self-indulgence; negligence".

How do you pronounce phóng túng?

IPA: Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˧˦ tʊwŋ͡m˧˦]; Saigon [fawŋ͡m˦˥ tʊwŋ͡m˦˥]. Tones: phóng — rising tone (sắc), túng — rising tone (sắc).

Is phóng túng a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. phóng túng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 放縱.

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