phụ hệ
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fu˧˨ʔ he˧˨ʔ]Huế [fʊw˨˩ʔ hej˨˩ʔ]Saigon [fʊw˨˩˨ hej˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phụ hệ means patriarchal.
Chinese characters: 父系 (父 “father” + 系 “lineage”)
Meanings of phụ hệ in English
Adjective
- patriarchal
Synonyms and antonyms of phụ hệ
Antonyms
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 父系, composed of 父 (“father”) and 系 (“lineage”).
Frequently asked questions
What does phụ hệ mean in English?
phụ hệ (adjective) means "patriarchal".
How do you pronounce phụ hệ?
IPA: Hanoi [fu˧˨ʔ he˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [fʊw˨˩˨ hej˨˩˨]. Tones: phụ — heavy tone (nặng), hệ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is phụ hệ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phụ hệ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 父系.