phân ưu

Vietnamese

Etymology

    Sino-Vietnamese word from 分憂, composed of (to share) and (sorrow).

    Pronunciation

    • (Hà Nội) IPA(key): [fən˧˧ ʔiw˧˧]
    • (Huế) IPA(key): [fəŋ˧˧ ʔɨw˧˧]
    • (Saigon) IPA(key): [fəŋ˧˧ ʔɨw˧˧]

    Verb

    phân ưu

    1. (formal) to offer one's condolences (for); to express sympathy during loss; to share in the grief of others
      Synonym: chia buồn