phô diễn
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fo˧˧ ziən˦ˀ˥]Huế [fow˧˧ jiəŋ˧˨]Saigon [fow˧˧ jiəŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phô diễn means to express; to depict; to portray.
Chinese characters: 敷衍
Meanings of phô diễn in English
Verb
- to express (words and opinions etc.); to depict; to portray; to expound; to elaborate
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 敷衍, composed of 敷 and 衍.
Frequently asked questions
What does phô diễn mean in English?
phô diễn (verb) means "to express; to depict; to portray".
How do you pronounce phô diễn?
IPA: Hanoi [fo˧˧ ziən˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [fow˧˧ jiəŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: phô — level tone (ngang), diễn — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is phô diễn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phô diễn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 敷衍.