phong lưu
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˧˧ liw˧˧]Huế [fawŋ͡m˧˧ lɨw˧˧]Saigon [fawŋ͡m˧˧ lɨw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phong lưu means refined-mannered; elegant; smart.
Chinese characters: 風流
Meanings of phong lưu in English
Adjective
- refined-mannered; elegant; smart
- comfortably off; well-to-do
- archaic amorous; frivolous; licentious
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 風流.
Frequently asked questions
What does phong lưu mean in English?
phong lưu (adjective) means "refined-mannered; elegant; smart".
How do you pronounce phong lưu?
IPA: Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˧˧ liw˧˧]; Saigon [fawŋ͡m˧˧ lɨw˧˧]. Tones: phong — level tone (ngang), lưu — level tone (ngang).
Is phong lưu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phong lưu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 風流.