phao
nounverb
Hanoi [faːw˧˧]Huế [faːw˧˧]Saigon [faːw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phao means a float; buoy; swimming float.
Meanings of phao in English
Noun
- a float; buoy; swimming float; float on the fishing rod; float in the water tank, etc.
- phao cứu sinhlife preserver
Noun
- colloquial, slang cheat sheet used without permission in an examination
Verb
- to rumor
Words with phao
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, phao could be written as 抛, 漂. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 漂 (SV: phiêu).
Frequently asked questions
What does phao mean in English?
phao (noun) means "a float; buoy; swimming float".
How do you pronounce phao?
IPA: Hanoi [faːw˧˧]; Saigon [faːw˧˧]. Tones: phao — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with phao?
Common classifiers: cái, chiếc — for example "một cái phao" (one a float).