phong thuỷ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˧˧ tʰwi˧˩]Huế [fawŋ͡m˧˧ tʰwɪj˧˨]Saigon [fawŋ͡m˧˧ tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
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phong thuỷ means feng shui.
Chinese characters: 風水 (風 “wind” + 水 “water”)
Meanings of phong thuỷ in English
Noun
- feng shui
- Phong thuỷ nhà này xấu quá! Chả trách mà gặp hạn hoài!The feng shui of this residence is really poor! No wonder the owners have been plagued with bad luck!
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 風水, composed of 風 (“wind”) and 水 (“water”), from Chinese 風水 /风水.
Frequently asked questions
What does phong thuỷ mean in English?
phong thuỷ (noun) means "feng shui".
How do you pronounce phong thuỷ?
IPA: Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˧˧ tʰwi˧˩]; Saigon [fawŋ͡m˧˧ tʰ⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: phong — level tone (ngang), thuỷ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is phong thuỷ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phong thuỷ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 風水.