phong bì
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˧˧ ʔɓi˨˩]Huế [fawŋ͡m˧˧ ʔɓɪj˦˩]Saigon [fawŋ͡m˧˧ ʔɓɪj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phong bì means envelope; money as bribery; gift or payment.
Chinese characters: 封皮 (封 “to enclose; envelope” + 皮 “cover”) Classifier: tờ, tấm, cái — e.g. một tờ phong bì (one envelope)
Meanings of phong bì in English
Noun
- envelope
- informal money as bribery, gift or payment (contained in an envelope); monetary transactions
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 封皮, composed of 封 (“to enclose; envelope”) and 皮 (“cover”).
Frequently asked questions
What does phong bì mean in English?
phong bì (noun) means "envelope; money as bribery; gift or payment".
How do you pronounce phong bì?
IPA: Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˧˧ ʔɓi˨˩]; Saigon [fawŋ͡m˧˧ ʔɓɪj˨˩]. Tones: phong — level tone (ngang), bì — falling tone (huyền).
Is phong bì a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phong bì is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 封皮.
What classifier is used with phong bì?
Common classifiers: tờ, tấm, cái — for example "một tờ phong bì" (one envelope).