phủ quyết
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fu˧˩ kwiət̚˧˦]Huế [fʊw˧˨ kwiək̚˦˧˥]Saigon [fʊw˨˩˦ wiək̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phủ quyết means to vote against; to veto.
Chinese characters: 否決
Meanings of phủ quyết in English
Verb
- to vote against; to veto
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 否決.
Frequently asked questions
What does phủ quyết mean in English?
phủ quyết (verb) means "to vote against; to veto".
How do you pronounce phủ quyết?
IPA: Hanoi [fu˧˩ kwiət̚˧˦]; Saigon [fʊw˨˩˦ wiək̚˦˥]. Tones: phủ — dipping tone (hỏi), quyết — rising tone (sắc).
Is phủ quyết a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phủ quyết is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 否決.