quốc phục
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
quốc phục means often worn on major holidays; festivals; ceremonies.
Meanings of quốc phục in English
Noun
- the national costume of a country; the traditional clothes of a nation's ethnic groups, often worn on major holidays, festivals, ceremonies, etc.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 國服, composed of 國 and 服.
Frequently asked questions
What does quốc phục mean in English?
quốc phục (noun) means "often worn on major holidays; festivals; ceremonies".
How do you pronounce quốc phục?
IPA: Hanoi [kuək̚˧˦ fʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [wək̚˦˥ fʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨]. Tones: quốc — rising tone (sắc), phục — heavy tone (nặng).
Is quốc phục a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. quốc phục is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 國服.