thu phục
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰu˧˧ fʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [tʰʊw˧˧ fʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [tʰʊw˧˧ fʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thu phục means to retake; to get back; to recover.
Chinese characters: 收服
Meanings of thu phục in English
Verb
- to retake; to get back; to recover; to recapture
- to win over
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 收服.
Frequently asked questions
What does thu phục mean in English?
thu phục (verb) means "to retake; to get back; to recover".
How do you pronounce thu phục?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰu˧˧ fʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tʰʊw˧˧ fʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨]. Tones: thu — level tone (ngang), phục — heavy tone (nặng).
Is thu phục a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thu phục is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 收服.