phong tình
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˧˧ tïŋ˨˩]Huế [fawŋ͡m˧˧ tɨn˦˩]Saigon [fawŋ͡m˧˧ tɨn˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phong tình means amorous; erotic.
Chinese characters: 風情 (風 “wind; manners; atmosphere” + 情 “feeling; sentiment; emotion”)
Meanings of phong tình in English
Adjective
- amorous; erotic
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 風情, composed of 風 (“wind; manners; atmosphere”) and 情 (“feeling; sentiment; emotion”).
Frequently asked questions
What does phong tình mean in English?
phong tình (adjective) means "amorous; erotic".
How do you pronounce phong tình?
IPA: Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˧˧ tïŋ˨˩]; Saigon [fawŋ͡m˧˧ tɨn˨˩]. Tones: phong — level tone (ngang), tình — falling tone (huyền).
Is phong tình a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phong tình is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 風情.