phồn hoa
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fon˨˩ hwaː˧˧]Huế [foŋ˦˩ hwaː˧˧]Saigon [foŋ˨˩ waː˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phồn hoa means bustling; prosperous.
Chinese characters: 繁華
Meanings of phồn hoa in English
Adjective
- literary bustling, prosperous
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 繁華.
Frequently asked questions
What does phồn hoa mean in English?
phồn hoa (adjective) means "bustling; prosperous".
How do you pronounce phồn hoa?
IPA: Hanoi [fon˨˩ hwaː˧˧]; Saigon [foŋ˨˩ waː˧˧]. Tones: phồn — falling tone (huyền), hoa — level tone (ngang).
Is phồn hoa a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phồn hoa is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 繁華.