quyền pháp
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kwiən˨˩ faːp̚˧˦]Huế [kwiəŋ˦˩ faːp̚˦˧˥]Saigon [wiəŋ˨˩ faːp̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
quyền pháp means savate.
Chinese characters: 拳法
Meanings of quyền pháp in English
Noun
- savate
Noun
- a martial arts style
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, quyền pháp could be written as 拳法. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
quyền (“martial arts style”) + Pháp (“France”), calque of French boxe française (literally “French boxing”). Compare quyền Anh.
Frequently asked questions
What does quyền pháp mean in English?
quyền pháp (noun) means "savate".
How do you pronounce quyền pháp?
IPA: Hanoi [kwiən˨˩ faːp̚˧˦]; Saigon [wiəŋ˨˩ faːp̚˦˥]. Tones: quyền — falling tone (huyền), pháp — rising tone (sắc).
Is quyền pháp a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. quyền pháp is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 拳法.