phonghi

/ˈfoʊŋɡi/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of traditional Vietnamese folk song or poem, often with a melancholic tone and focusing on rural life.

“The young musician spent years mastering the art of phonghi, a rare and beautiful form of Vietnamese poetry.”

Synonyms

  • fokk song
  • folk poem

Antonyms

  • modern song
  • urban poetry