phượng hoàng
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fɨəŋ˧˨ʔ hwaːŋ˨˩]Huế [fɨəŋ˨˩ʔ hwaːŋ˦˩]Saigon [fɨəŋ˨˩˨ waːŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phượng hoàng means a phoenix.
Chinese characters: 鳳凰 Classifier: con — e.g. một con phượng hoàng (one phoenix)
Meanings of phượng hoàng in English
Noun
- a phoenix
- Hội Phượng HoàngThe Order of the Phoenix
- a fenghuang
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 鳳凰 (“fenghuang”). Compare phụng hoàng.
Frequently asked questions
What does phượng hoàng mean in English?
phượng hoàng (noun) means "a phoenix".
How do you pronounce phượng hoàng?
IPA: Hanoi [fɨəŋ˧˨ʔ hwaːŋ˨˩]; Saigon [fɨəŋ˨˩˨ waːŋ˨˩]. Tones: phượng — heavy tone (nặng), hoàng — falling tone (huyền).
Is phượng hoàng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phượng hoàng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 鳳凰.
What classifier is used with phượng hoàng?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con phượng hoàng" (one a phoenix).