phật thủ
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phật thủ means Buddha's hand.
Meanings of phật thủ in English
Noun
- Buddha's hand (fruit)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 佛手, composed of 佛 (“Buddha”) and 手 (“hand”).
Frequently asked questions
What does phật thủ mean in English?
phật thủ (noun) means "Buddha's hand".
How do you pronounce phật thủ?
IPA: Hanoi [fət̚˧˨ʔ tʰu˧˩]; Saigon [fək̚˨˩˨ tʰʊw˨˩˦]. Tones: phật — heavy tone (nặng), thủ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is phật thủ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phật thủ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 佛手.
What classifier is used with phật thủ?
Common classifiers: cây, quả, trái — for example "một cây phật thủ" (one Buddha's hand).