phong trần
nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˧˧ t͡ɕən˨˩]Huế [fawŋ͡m˧˧ ʈəŋ˦˩]Saigon [fawŋ͡m˧˧ ʈəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phong trần means hardship; vicissitudes of life.
Chinese characters: 風塵
Meanings of phong trần in English
Noun
- hardship, vicissitudes of life
Adjective
- of person's appearance rugged, tough, hardy
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 風塵.
Frequently asked questions
What does phong trần mean in English?
phong trần (noun) means "hardship; vicissitudes of life".
How do you pronounce phong trần?
IPA: Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˧˧ t͡ɕən˨˩]; Saigon [fawŋ͡m˧˧ ʈəŋ˨˩]. Tones: phong — level tone (ngang), trần — falling tone (huyền).
Is phong trần a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phong trần is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 風塵.