phương ngôn
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fɨəŋ˧˧ ŋon˧˧]Huế [fɨəŋ˧˧ ŋoŋ˧˧]Saigon [fɨəŋ˧˧ ŋoŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phương ngôn means a regional aphorism; saying or proverb.
Chinese characters: 方言
Meanings of phương ngôn in English
Noun
- a regional aphorism, saying or proverb
- rare dialect ≈ phương ngữthổ ngữ
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 方言 (“dialect”). The "regional aphorism" sense is perhaps by analogy with châm ngôn or cách ngôn.
Frequently asked questions
What does phương ngôn mean in English?
phương ngôn (noun) means "a regional aphorism; saying or proverb".
How do you pronounce phương ngôn?
IPA: Hanoi [fɨəŋ˧˧ ŋon˧˧]; Saigon [fɨəŋ˧˧ ŋoŋ˧˧]. Tones: phương — level tone (ngang), ngôn — level tone (ngang).
Is phương ngôn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phương ngôn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 方言.