phục hưng
adjectiveverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ hɨŋ˧˧]Huế [fʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ hɨŋ˧˧]Saigon [fʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨ hɨŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phục hưng means of the Renaissance.
Chinese characters: 復興
Meanings of phục hưng in English
Adjective
- of the Renaissance
- thời (kì) Phục Hưngthe Renaissance
- văn hoá (thời) Phục HưngRenaissance culture
Verb
- to restore to former prosperity
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 復興, from Chinese 文藝復興 /文艺复兴 (Văn Nghệ Phục Hưng, literally “Revival of Literature and Art”).
Frequently asked questions
What does phục hưng mean in English?
phục hưng (adjective) means "of the Renaissance".
How do you pronounce phục hưng?
IPA: Hanoi [fʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ hɨŋ˧˧]; Saigon [fʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨ hɨŋ˧˧]. Tones: phục — heavy tone (nặng), hưng — level tone (ngang).
Is phục hưng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phục hưng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 復興.