phong thanh
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˧˧ tʰajŋ̟˧˧]Huế [fawŋ͡m˧˧ tʰɛɲ˧˧]Saigon [fawŋ͡m˧˧ tʰan˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phong thanh means rumored; by hearsay.
Chinese characters: 風聲
Meanings of phong thanh in English
Adjective
- rumored; by hearsay
- Nghe phong thanh anh sắp cưới vợ.Rumor has it that you are getting married.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 風聲.
Frequently asked questions
What does phong thanh mean in English?
phong thanh (adjective) means "rumored; by hearsay".
How do you pronounce phong thanh?
IPA: Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˧˧ tʰajŋ̟˧˧]; Saigon [fawŋ͡m˧˧ tʰan˧˧]. Tones: phong — level tone (ngang), thanh — level tone (ngang).
Is phong thanh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phong thanh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 風聲.