phong sương
nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˧˧ sɨəŋ˧˧]Huế [fawŋ͡m˧˧ ʂɨəŋ˧˧]Saigon [fawŋ͡m˧˧ ʂɨəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phong sương means hardships of life.
Chinese characters: 風霜
Meanings of phong sương in English
Noun
- hardships of life ≈ phong trần
Adjective
- marked by hardship, weathered
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 風霜.
Frequently asked questions
What does phong sương mean in English?
phong sương (noun) means "hardships of life".
How do you pronounce phong sương?
IPA: Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˧˧ sɨəŋ˧˧]; Saigon [fawŋ͡m˧˧ ʂɨəŋ˧˧]. Tones: phong — level tone (ngang), sương — level tone (ngang).
Is phong sương a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phong sương is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 風霜.