phục viên
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ viən˧˧]Huế [fʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ viəŋ˧˧]Saigon [fʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨ viəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phục viên means to demobilize.
Chinese characters: 復員 (復 “to return” + 員 “personnel”)
Meanings of phục viên in English
Verb
- to demobilize
Synonyms and antonyms of phục viên
Antonyms
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 復員, composed of 復 (“to return”) and 員 (“personnel”), from Japanese 復員 (fukuin)
Frequently asked questions
What does phục viên mean in English?
phục viên (verb) means "to demobilize".
How do you pronounce phục viên?
IPA: Hanoi [fʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ viən˧˧]; Saigon [fʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨ viəŋ˧˧]. Tones: phục — heavy tone (nặng), viên — level tone (ngang).
Is phục viên a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phục viên is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 復員.