vũ phu
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [vu˦ˀ˥ fu˧˧]Huế [vʊw˧˨ fʊw˧˧]Saigon [vʊw˨˩˦ fʊw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 武夫 (武 “warring; fighting” + 夫 “man; husband”)
Meanings of vũ phu in English
Adjective
- of a man violent towards his wife or children
- kẻ vũ phuabusive husband or father
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 武夫, composed of 武 (“warring; fighting”) and 夫 (“man; husband”), from Chinese 武夫 (wǔfū, “warrior”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce vũ phu?
IPA: Hanoi [vu˦ˀ˥ fu˧˧]; Saigon [vʊw˨˩˦ fʊw˧˧]. Tones: vũ — creaky rising tone (ngã), phu — level tone (ngang).
Is vũ phu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. vũ phu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 武夫.