phu phụ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fu˧˧ fu˧˨ʔ]Huế [fʊw˧˧ fʊw˨˩ʔ]Saigon [fʊw˧˧ fʊw˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phu phụ means married couple; husband and wife.
Chinese characters: 夫婦 (夫 “husband” + 婦 “wife”)
Meanings of phu phụ in English
Noun
- literary married couple, husband and wife ≈ vợ chồng
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 夫婦, composed of 夫 (“husband”) and 婦 (“wife”), from Chinese 夫婦 /夫妇 (fūfù).
Frequently asked questions
What does phu phụ mean in English?
phu phụ (noun) means "married couple; husband and wife".
How do you pronounce phu phụ?
IPA: Hanoi [fu˧˧ fu˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [fʊw˧˧ fʊw˨˩˨]. Tones: phu — level tone (ngang), phụ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is phu phụ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phu phụ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 夫婦.