phù chú
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fu˨˩ t͡ɕu˧˦]Huế [fʊw˦˩ t͡ɕʊw˨˩˦]Saigon [fʊw˨˩ cʊw˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phù chú means a talisman; amulet.
Chinese characters: 符咒 (符 “charm” + 咒 “incantation”)
Meanings of phù chú in English
Noun
- a talisman; amulet (especially one inscribed)
- a spell; incantation
- collective, Taoism talismans and incantations
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 符咒, composed of 符 (“charm”) and 咒 (“incantation”).
Frequently asked questions
What does phù chú mean in English?
phù chú (noun) means "a talisman; amulet".
How do you pronounce phù chú?
IPA: Hanoi [fu˨˩ t͡ɕu˧˦]; Saigon [fʊw˨˩ cʊw˦˥]. Tones: phù — falling tone (huyền), chú — rising tone (sắc).
Is phù chú a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phù chú is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 符咒.