phong ba
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˧˧ ʔɓaː˧˧]Huế [fawŋ͡m˧˧ ʔɓaː˧˧]Saigon [fawŋ͡m˧˧ ʔɓaː˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phong ba means a storm; a tempest.
Chinese characters: 風波
Meanings of phong ba in English
Noun
- a storm; a tempest
- figurative the vicissitudes of life; the reverses or tricks of fortune; the ups and downs
- Cuộc đời phong baa life full of vicisstudes
- Phong ba bão táp không bằng ngữ pháp Việt Namstorms cannot be compared to the Vietnamese grammar
- rare a storm of anger
- nồi cơm phong bato get into a storm of anger
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 風波, composed of 風 and 波.
Frequently asked questions
What does phong ba mean in English?
phong ba (noun) means "a storm; a tempest".
How do you pronounce phong ba?
IPA: Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˧˧ ʔɓaː˧˧]; Saigon [fawŋ͡m˧˧ ʔɓaː˧˧]. Tones: phong — level tone (ngang), ba — level tone (ngang).
Is phong ba a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phong ba is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 風波.