phục sinh
nounverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ sïŋ˧˧]Huế [fʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ ʂɨn˧˧]Saigon [fʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨ ʂɨn˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phục sinh means Easter.
Chinese characters: 復生
Meanings of phục sinh in English
Noun
- Easter
- lễ Phục sinhEaster
- mùa Phục sinhEastertide
- ngày Phục sinhEaster day
Verb
- to revive
- phục sinh văn hiếnto revive a civilization
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 復生 (“to come back to life”).
Frequently asked questions
What does phục sinh mean in English?
phục sinh (noun) means "Easter".
How do you pronounce phục sinh?
IPA: Hanoi [fʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ sïŋ˧˧]; Saigon [fʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨ ʂɨn˧˧]. Tones: phục — heavy tone (nặng), sinh — level tone (ngang).
Is phục sinh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phục sinh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 復生.