phấn khởi
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fən˧˦ xəːj˧˩]Huế [fəŋ˦˧˥ kʰəːj˧˨]Saigon [fəŋ˦˥ kʰəːj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phấn khởi means excited; encouraged.
Chinese characters: 奮起
Meanings of phấn khởi in English
Adjective
- excited; encouraged
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 奮起.
Frequently asked questions
What does phấn khởi mean in English?
phấn khởi (adjective) means "excited; encouraged".
How do you pronounce phấn khởi?
IPA: Hanoi [fən˧˦ xəːj˧˩]; Saigon [fəŋ˦˥ kʰəːj˨˩˦]. Tones: phấn — rising tone (sắc), khởi — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is phấn khởi a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phấn khởi is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 奮起.