phượng vĩ
noun
Hanoi [fɨəŋ˧˨ʔ vi˦ˀ˥]Huế [fɨəŋ˨˩ʔ vɪj˧˨]Saigon [fɨəŋ˨˩˨ vɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phượng vĩ means the royal poinciana; the flamboyant.
Meanings of phượng vĩ in English
Noun
- the royal poinciana, the flamboyant
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 鳳 (“phoenix, fenghuang”) and 尾 (“tail”).
Frequently asked questions
What does phượng vĩ mean in English?
phượng vĩ (noun) means "the royal poinciana; the flamboyant".
How do you pronounce phượng vĩ?
IPA: Hanoi [fɨəŋ˧˨ʔ vi˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [fɨəŋ˨˩˨ vɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: phượng — heavy tone (nặng), vĩ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
What classifier is used with phượng vĩ?
Common classifiers: cây, hoa, bông — for example "một cây phượng vĩ" (one the royal poinciana).