phong nhã
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˧˧ ɲaː˦ˀ˥]Huế [fawŋ͡m˧˧ ɲaː˧˨]Saigon [fawŋ͡m˧˧ ɲaː˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phong nhã means elegant.
Chinese characters: 風雅
Meanings of phong nhã in English
Noun
- of appearance elegant
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 風雅.
Frequently asked questions
What does phong nhã mean in English?
phong nhã (noun) means "elegant".
How do you pronounce phong nhã?
IPA: Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˧˧ ɲaː˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [fawŋ͡m˧˧ ɲaː˨˩˦]. Tones: phong — level tone (ngang), nhã — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is phong nhã a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phong nhã is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 風雅.