phục thù
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ tʰu˨˩]Huế [fʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ tʰʊw˦˩]Saigon [fʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨ tʰʊw˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phục thù means to avenge; to take revenge.
Chinese characters: 復讎
Meanings of phục thù in English
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 復讎.
Frequently asked questions
What does phục thù mean in English?
phục thù (verb) means "to avenge; to take revenge".
How do you pronounce phục thù?
IPA: Hanoi [fʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ tʰu˨˩]; Saigon [fʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨ tʰʊw˨˩]. Tones: phục — heavy tone (nặng), thù — falling tone (huyền).
Is phục thù a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phục thù is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 復讎.