phóng thanh
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˧˦ tʰajŋ̟˧˧]Huế [fawŋ͡m˦˧˥ tʰɛɲ˧˧]Saigon [fawŋ͡m˦˥ tʰan˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phóng thanh means to amplify.
Chinese characters: 放聲
Meanings of phóng thanh in English
Verb
- to amplify
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 放聲.
Frequently asked questions
What does phóng thanh mean in English?
phóng thanh (verb) means "to amplify".
How do you pronounce phóng thanh?
IPA: Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˧˦ tʰajŋ̟˧˧]; Saigon [fawŋ͡m˦˥ tʰan˧˧]. Tones: phóng — rising tone (sắc), thanh — level tone (ngang).
Is phóng thanh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phóng thanh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 放聲.