phong vị
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˧˧ vi˧˨ʔ]Huế [fawŋ͡m˧˧ vɪj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [fawŋ͡m˧˧ vɪj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phong vị means special flavor; unique taste.
Chinese characters: 風味 (風 “style; custom” + 味 “flavor”)
Meanings of phong vị in English
Noun
- literary special flavor; unique taste
- literary charm; appeal
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 風味, composed of 風 (“style; custom”) and 味 (“flavor”).
Frequently asked questions
What does phong vị mean in English?
phong vị (noun) means "special flavor; unique taste".
How do you pronounce phong vị?
IPA: Hanoi [fawŋ͡m˧˧ vi˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [fawŋ͡m˧˧ vɪj˨˩˨]. Tones: phong — level tone (ngang), vị — heavy tone (nặng).
Is phong vị a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phong vị is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 風味.