sơn pháo
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [səːn˧˧ faːw˧˦]Huế [ʂəːŋ˧˧ faːw˨˩˦]Saigon [ʂəːŋ˧˧ faːw˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sơn pháo means mountain gun.
Chinese characters: 山砲
Meanings of sơn pháo in English
Noun
- mountain gun
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 山砲.
Frequently asked questions
What does sơn pháo mean in English?
sơn pháo (noun) means "mountain gun".
How do you pronounce sơn pháo?
IPA: Hanoi [səːn˧˧ faːw˧˦]; Saigon [ʂəːŋ˧˧ faːw˦˥]. Tones: sơn — level tone (ngang), pháo — rising tone (sắc).
Is sơn pháo a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. sơn pháo is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 山砲.