phụng dưỡng
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fʊwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ zɨəŋ˦ˀ˥]Huế [fʊwŋ͡m˨˩ʔ jɨəŋ˧˨]Saigon [fʊwŋ͡m˨˩˨ jɨəŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phụng dưỡng means to take care of; to support.
Chinese characters: 奉養
Meanings of phụng dưỡng in English
Verb
- to take care of (one's parents); to support
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 奉養.
Frequently asked questions
What does phụng dưỡng mean in English?
phụng dưỡng (verb) means "to take care of; to support".
How do you pronounce phụng dưỡng?
IPA: Hanoi [fʊwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ zɨəŋ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [fʊwŋ͡m˨˩˨ jɨəŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: phụng — heavy tone (nặng), dưỡng — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is phụng dưỡng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phụng dưỡng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 奉養.