phảng phất
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [faːŋ˧˩ fət̚˧˦]Huế [faːŋ˧˨ fək̚˦˧˥]Saigon [faːŋ˨˩˦ fək̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phảng phất means to be vague; to be indistinct.
Chinese characters: 彷彿
Meanings of phảng phất in English
Verb
- to be vague; to be indistinct
- to seem to be; to bear a slight resemblance to
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 彷彿.
Frequently asked questions
What does phảng phất mean in English?
phảng phất (verb) means "to be vague; to be indistinct".
How do you pronounce phảng phất?
IPA: Hanoi [faːŋ˧˩ fət̚˧˦]; Saigon [faːŋ˨˩˦ fək̚˦˥]. Tones: phảng — dipping tone (hỏi), phất — rising tone (sắc).
Is phảng phất a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phảng phất is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 彷彿.