phong toả
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˧˧ twaː˧˩]Huế [fawŋ͡m˧˧ twaː˧˨]Saigon [fawŋ͡m˧˧ t⁽ʷ⁾aː˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phong toả means to blockade; to lock down; to block off.
Chinese characters: 封鎖 (封 “to wrap, to package, to seal” + 鎖 “to lock; to lock up; to block”)
Meanings of phong toả in English
Verb
- to blockade; to lock down; to block off
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 封鎖, composed of 封 (“to wrap, to package, to seal”) and 鎖 (“to lock; to lock up; to block”).
Frequently asked questions
What does phong toả mean in English?
phong toả (verb) means "to blockade; to lock down; to block off".
How do you pronounce phong toả?
IPA: Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˧˧ twaː˧˩]; Saigon [fawŋ͡m˧˧ t⁽ʷ⁾aː˨˩˦]. Tones: phong — level tone (ngang), toả — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is phong toả a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phong toả is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 封鎖.