tàn phế
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [taːn˨˩ fe˧˦]Huế [taːŋ˦˩ fej˨˩˦]Saigon [taːŋ˨˩ fej˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tàn phế means crippled.
Chinese characters: 殘廢
Meanings of tàn phế in English
Adjective
- of a war veteran crippled
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 殘廢.
Frequently asked questions
What does tàn phế mean in English?
tàn phế (adjective) means "crippled".
How do you pronounce tàn phế?
IPA: Hanoi [taːn˨˩ fe˧˦]; Saigon [taːŋ˨˩ fej˦˥]. Tones: tàn — falling tone (huyền), phế — rising tone (sắc).
Is tàn phế a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tàn phế is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 殘廢.