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phong cảnh

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Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˧˧ kajŋ̟˧˩]Huế [fawŋ͡m˧˧ kɛɲ˧˨]Saigon [fawŋ͡m˧˧ kan˨˩˦] browser voice
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phonglevelngangcảnhdippinghỏi

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phong cảnh means scenery; landscape.

Chinese characters: 風景

Meanings of phong cảnh in English

Noun

  1. scenery, landscape

Example sentences with phong cảnh

  • Phong cảnh đẹp hơn cả sự mô tả. The scenery was beautiful beyond description.
  • Nhật Bản nổi tiếng về những phong cảnh tuyệt đẹp. Japan is famous for its scenic landscapes.
  • Tom và Mary chiêm ngưỡng phong cảnh, tay trong tay. Tom and Mary admired the scenery as they held hands.
  • Phong cảnh của dãy Alps đã để lại trong tôi một ấn tượng khó phai. The scenery of the Alps left a lasting impression on me.

Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 風景 (“scenery, landscape”).

Frequently asked questions

What does phong cảnh mean in English?

phong cảnh (noun) means "scenery; landscape".

How do you pronounce phong cảnh?

IPA: Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˧˧ kajŋ̟˧˩]; Saigon [fawŋ͡m˧˧ kan˨˩˦]. Tones: phong — level tone (ngang), cảnh — dipping tone (hỏi).

Is phong cảnh a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. phong cảnh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 風景.

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited; example sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR). IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Levels are approximate, estimated from word frequency. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.