phu nhân
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fu˧˧ ɲən˧˧]Huế [fʊw˧˧ ɲəŋ˧˧]Saigon [fʊw˧˧ ɲəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phu nhân means a First Lady.
Chinese characters: 夫人 (夫 “husband” + 人 “person”)
Meanings of phu nhân in English
Noun
- a First Lady
- historical a mistress, the wife of a wealthy man
Words with phu nhân
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 夫人, composed of 夫 (“husband”) and 人 (“person”), from Chinese 夫人 (fūrén).
Frequently asked questions
What does phu nhân mean in English?
phu nhân (noun) means "a First Lady".
How do you pronounce phu nhân?
IPA: Hanoi [fu˧˧ ɲən˧˧]; Saigon [fʊw˧˧ ɲəŋ˧˧]. Tones: phu — level tone (ngang), nhân — level tone (ngang).
Is phu nhân a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phu nhân is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 夫人.