trượng phu
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˨ʔ fu˧˧]Huế [ʈɨəŋ˨˩ʔ fʊw˧˧]Saigon [ʈɨəŋ˨˩˨ fʊw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trượng phu means gentleman.
Chinese characters: 丈夫
Meanings of trượng phu in English
Noun
- literary gentleman (well-mannered or charming man)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 丈夫.
Frequently asked questions
What does trượng phu mean in English?
trượng phu (noun) means "gentleman".
How do you pronounce trượng phu?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˨ʔ fu˧˧]; Saigon [ʈɨəŋ˨˩˨ fʊw˧˧]. Tones: trượng — heavy tone (nặng), phu — level tone (ngang).
Is trượng phu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. trượng phu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 丈夫.