phóng thích
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˧˦ tʰïk̟̚˧˦]Huế [fawŋ͡m˦˧˥ tʰɨt̚˦˧˥]Saigon [fawŋ͡m˦˥ tʰɨt̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phóng thích means to release; to set free.
Chinese characters: 放釋
Meanings of phóng thích in English
Verb
- to release, to set free (a hostage, a prisoner, etc.)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 放釋.
Frequently asked questions
What does phóng thích mean in English?
phóng thích (verb) means "to release; to set free".
How do you pronounce phóng thích?
IPA: Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˧˦ tʰïk̟̚˧˦]; Saigon [fawŋ͡m˦˥ tʰɨt̚˦˥]. Tones: phóng — rising tone (sắc), thích — rising tone (sắc).
Is phóng thích a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phóng thích is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 放釋.