xung phong
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [sʊwŋ͡m˧˧ fawŋ͡m˧˧]Huế [sʊwŋ͡m˧˧ fawŋ͡m˧˧]Saigon [sʊwŋ͡m˧˧ fawŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 衝鋒
Meanings of xung phong in English
Verb
- to volunteer for a task or mission
- xung phong trả lời câu hỏito volunteer to answer a question
- Có ai xung phong không?Are there any volunteers?
- obsolete to charge ahead to assault
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 衝鋒.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce xung phong?
IPA: Hanoi [sʊwŋ͡m˧˧ fawŋ͡m˧˧]; Saigon [sʊwŋ͡m˧˧ fawŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: xung — level tone (ngang), phong — level tone (ngang).
Is xung phong a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. xung phong is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 衝鋒.