văn phạm
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [van˧˧ faːm˧˨ʔ]Huế [vaŋ˧˧ faːm˨˩ʔ]Saigon [vaŋ˧˧ faːm˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
văn phạm means grammar.
Chinese characters: 文範
Meanings of văn phạm in English
Noun
- grammar ≈ ngữ pháp
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 文範.
Frequently asked questions
What does văn phạm mean in English?
văn phạm (noun) means "grammar".
How do you pronounce văn phạm?
IPA: Hanoi [van˧˧ faːm˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [vaŋ˧˧ faːm˨˩˨]. Tones: văn — level tone (ngang), phạm — heavy tone (nặng).
Is văn phạm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. văn phạm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 文範.