phóng uế
verb
Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˧˦ ʔwe˧˦]Huế [fawŋ͡m˦˧˥ ʔwej˨˩˦]Saigon [fawŋ͡m˦˥ (ʔ)wej˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phóng uế means to defecate in the open.
Meanings of phóng uế in English
Verb
- derogatory, formal to defecate in the open
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 放 (“to release”) and 穢 (“filth”).
Frequently asked questions
What does phóng uế mean in English?
phóng uế (verb) means "to defecate in the open".
How do you pronounce phóng uế?
IPA: Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˧˦ ʔwe˧˦]; Saigon [fawŋ͡m˦˥ (ʔ)wej˦˥]. Tones: phóng — rising tone (sắc), uế — rising tone (sắc).