phục vụ
Hanoi [fʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ vu˧˨ʔ]Huế [fʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ vʊw˨˩ʔ]Saigon [fʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨ vʊw˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phục vụ means to serve; to attend to.
Chinese characters: 服務
Meanings of phục vụ in English
Verb
- to serve, to attend to
- phục vụ người ốmto attend to the sick, to nurse the sick
Example sentences with phục vụ
- Nhà hàng này có phục vụ đồ ăn chay không? Does this restaurant offer vegan dishes?
- Cửa hàng này chỉ phục vụ học sinh sinh viên. This is a store that caters specially to students.
- Ở nhà hàng đó, họ phục vụ bữa tối rất tốt. They serve a very good dinner at that restaurant.
- Dĩ nhiên Tom không muốn phục vụ chúa và cả tiền. Of course Tom doesn't want to serve God and money as well.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 服務 (“to serve”).
Frequently asked questions
What does phục vụ mean in English?
phục vụ (verb) means "to serve; to attend to".
How do you pronounce phục vụ?
IPA: Hanoi [fʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ vu˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [fʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨ vʊw˨˩˨]. Tones: phục — heavy tone (nặng), vụ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is phục vụ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phục vụ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 服務.