phong thánh
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phong thánh means to canonize; to make a saint.
Meanings of phong thánh in English
Verb
- to canonize, to make a saint
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 封聖, composed of 封 and 聖.
Frequently asked questions
What does phong thánh mean in English?
phong thánh (verb) means "to canonize; to make a saint".
How do you pronounce phong thánh?
IPA: Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˧˧ tʰajŋ̟˧˦]; Saigon [fawŋ͡m˧˧ tʰan˦˥]. Tones: phong — level tone (ngang), thánh — rising tone (sắc).
Is phong thánh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phong thánh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 封聖.