fouz

Zhuang

Pronunciation

• (Standard Zhuang) IPA^(key): /fou˧˩/
• Tone numbers: fou²
• Hyphenation: fouz

Etymology 1

From Chinese 浮 (MC bjuw).

Verb

fouz (1957–1982 spelling fouƨ)

1. to float

Adjective

fouz (1957–1982 spelling fouƨ)

1. uneasy; unsettled; apprehensive
2. weak; feeble; unsteady
3. frivolous; whimsical; impulsive
4. boastful; vainglorious

Etymology 2

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “from 無?”)

Adverb

fouz (1957–1982 spelling fouƨ)

1. not at all; not a bit
2. (used before each of a pair of words) without ... or ...; neither ... nor ...

   fouz son fouz gyauq ― ill-mannered; rude (literally, “without teaching or teaching”)

Etymology 3

From Chinese 符 (MC bju).

Noun

fouz (1957–1982 spelling fouƨ)

1. incantation

   Synonym: fouzfap