phong thần
verbnoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˧˧ tʰən˨˩]Huế [fawŋ͡m˧˧ tʰəŋ˦˩]Saigon [fawŋ͡m˧˧ tʰəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phong thần means to angelize; to beatify; to canonize.
Chinese characters: 封神
Meanings of phong thần in English
Verb
- to angelize; to beatify; to canonize; to deify; to apotheosize
Noun
- literary wind god, wind deity
- Fūjin
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 風神, composed of 風 and 神, from Japanese 風神.
Frequently asked questions
What does phong thần mean in English?
phong thần (verb) means "to angelize; to beatify; to canonize".
How do you pronounce phong thần?
IPA: Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˧˧ tʰən˨˩]; Saigon [fawŋ͡m˧˧ tʰəŋ˨˩]. Tones: phong — level tone (ngang), thần — falling tone (huyền).
Is phong thần a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phong thần is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 封神.