phẫu
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fəw˦ˀ˥]Huế [fəw˧˨]Saigon [fəw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phẫu means surgery.
Also spelled phẫu thuật — same word, same meaning.
Chinese characters: 剖
Meanings of phẫu in English
Noun
- surgery (procedure involving major incisions; medical specialty)
Words with phẫu
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 剖.
Frequently asked questions
What does phẫu mean in English?
phẫu (noun) means "surgery".
How do you pronounce phẫu?
IPA: Hanoi [fəw˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [fəw˨˩˦]. Tones: phẫu — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is phẫu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phẫu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 剖.