vô phúc
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [vo˧˧ fʊwk͡p̚˧˦]Huế [vow˧˧ fʊwk͡p̚˦˧˥]Saigon [vow˧˧ fʊwk͡p̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vô phúc means unlucky; mean or crude.
Chinese characters: 無福
Meanings of vô phúc in English
Adjective
- unlucky
- mean or crude, especially as a result of not inheriting the grace of the ancestors
- Con nhà vô phúc!Such a mean guy!
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 無福.
Frequently asked questions
What does vô phúc mean in English?
vô phúc (adjective) means "unlucky; mean or crude".
How do you pronounce vô phúc?
IPA: Hanoi [vo˧˧ fʊwk͡p̚˧˦]; Saigon [vow˧˧ fʊwk͡p̚˦˥]. Tones: vô — level tone (ngang), phúc — rising tone (sắc).
Is vô phúc a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. vô phúc is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 無福.