cước phí
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cước phí means fee; charge; postage.
Meanings of cước phí in English
Noun
- fee (for a service); charge; postage
Example sentences with cước phí
- Tom không thể dùng điện thoại di động ở đây vì anh ấy phải trả cước phí dịch vụ chuyển vùng quốc tế rất đắt đỏ. Tom can't use his cell phone here because he has very expensive roaming charges.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 腳 (“postage/transportation charge”) and 費 (“fee”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cước phí mean in English?
cước phí (noun) means "fee; charge; postage".
How do you pronounce cước phí?
IPA: Hanoi [kɨək̚˧˦ fi˧˦]; Saigon [kɨək̚˦˥ fɪj˦˥]. Tones: cước — rising tone (sắc), phí — rising tone (sắc).