phế truất
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fe˧˦ t͡ɕwət̚˧˦]Huế [fej˨˩˦ ʈwək̚˦˧˥]Saigon [fej˦˥ ʈ⁽ʷ⁾ək̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phế truất means to dethrone; to remove from office.
Chinese characters: 廢黜
Meanings of phế truất in English
Verb
- to remove someone from their position of power; to dethrone (a monarch); to remove (an official) from office
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 廢黜, Middle Chinese 廢黜.
Frequently asked questions
What does phế truất mean in English?
phế truất (verb) means "to dethrone; to remove from office".
How do you pronounce phế truất?
IPA: Hanoi [fe˧˦ t͡ɕwət̚˧˦]; Saigon [fej˦˥ ʈ⁽ʷ⁾ək̚˦˥]. Tones: phế — rising tone (sắc), truất — rising tone (sắc).
Is phế truất a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phế truất is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 廢黜.