phi bạo lực
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phi bạo lực means nonviolence.
Meanings of phi bạo lực in English
Noun
- nonviolence
Adjective
- nonviolent ≈ bất bạo động
- phản kháng phi bạo lựcnonviolent resistance
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 非暴力, composed of 非 and 暴力.
Frequently asked questions
What does phi bạo lực mean in English?
phi bạo lực (noun) means "nonviolence".
How do you pronounce phi bạo lực?
IPA: Hanoi [fi˧˧ ʔɓaːw˧˨ʔ lɨk̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [fɪj˧˧ ʔɓaːw˨˩˨ lɨk̚˨˩˨]. Tones: phi — level tone (ngang), bạo — heavy tone (nặng), lực — heavy tone (nặng).
Is phi bạo lực a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phi bạo lực is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 非暴力.