quốc phòng
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kuək̚˧˦ fawŋ͡m˨˩]Huế [kuək̚˦˧˥ fawŋ͡m˦˩]Saigon [wək̚˦˥ fawŋ͡m˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
quốc phòng means national defence.
Chinese characters: 國防
Meanings of quốc phòng in English
Noun
- national defence
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 國防.
Frequently asked questions
What does quốc phòng mean in English?
quốc phòng (noun) means "national defence".
How do you pronounce quốc phòng?
IPA: Hanoi [kuək̚˧˦ fawŋ͡m˨˩]; Saigon [wək̚˦˥ fawŋ͡m˨˩]. Tones: quốc — rising tone (sắc), phòng — falling tone (huyền).
Is quốc phòng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. quốc phòng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 國防.