nphau

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White Hmong[edit]

Etymology[edit]

This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.
Particularly: “Not mentioned by Ratliff at all. Looks like it's borrowed from Chinese 覆 (fù, “to tip over”).”

Verb[edit]

nphau

  1. to tip over
    Roob nphau los. ― The mountain slid down. (lit. 'The mountain tipped over.')

Adjective[edit]

nphau

  1. turbulent (as of running water)
    dej nphau nphwv ― turbulent water

Derived terms[edit]

  • nrig nphau (“of persons or animals turning over on the back; of a backflip”)
  • siab nphau (“having lost mental or physical composure; very angry”)

References[edit]

  • Heimbach, Ernest E. (1979) White Hmong — English Dictionary‎[1], SEAP Publications, →ISBN, page 163.
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