phim chưởng
noun
Hanoi [fim˧˧ t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˩]Huế [fim˧˧ t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˨]Saigon [fim˧˧ cɨəŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phim chưởng means especially the magical "qi-manipulating" variety; is used a lot.
Meanings of phim chưởng in English
Noun
- informal a wuxia TV show or film, especially one where the palming move, especially the magical "qi-manipulating" variety, is used a lot
Etymology
phim (“cinematic TV show or film”) + chưởng (“palming martial arts move”).
Frequently asked questions
What does phim chưởng mean in English?
phim chưởng (noun) means "especially the magical "qi-manipulating" variety; is used a lot".
How do you pronounce phim chưởng?
IPA: Hanoi [fim˧˧ t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˩]; Saigon [fim˧˧ cɨəŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: phim — level tone (ngang), chưởng — dipping tone (hỏi).