Phật tử
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fət̚˧˨ʔ tɨ˧˩]Huế [fək̚˨˩ʔ tɨ˧˨]Saigon [fək̚˨˩˨ tɨ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Phật tử means a Buddhist.
Chinese characters: 佛子 (佛 “Buddha” + 子 “child”)
Meanings of Phật tử in English
Noun
- a Buddhist
- tăng ni Phật tửthe Buddhist clergy and laypeople
- Phật tử cả nướclay Buddhists from everywhere in our country
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 佛子, composed of 佛 (“Buddha”) and 子 (“child”).
Frequently asked questions
What does Phật tử mean in English?
Phật tử (noun) means "a Buddhist".
How do you pronounce Phật tử?
IPA: Hanoi [fət̚˧˨ʔ tɨ˧˩]; Saigon [fək̚˨˩˨ tɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: phật — heavy tone (nặng), tử — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is Phật tử a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. Phật tử is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 佛子.