Chí Phèo
nounadjective
Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˦ fɛw˨˩]Huế [t͡ɕɪj˨˩˦ fɛw˦˩]Saigon [cɪj˦˥ fɛw˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chí Phèo means one who throws a tantrum; a tantrum thrower.
Meanings of Chí Phèo in English
Noun
- one who throws a tantrum; a tantrum thrower
Adjective
- pertaining to the kind of behavior of throwing a tantrum ≈ Chí
Etymology
From the title character of Nam Cao's Chí Phèo.
Frequently asked questions
What does Chí Phèo mean in English?
Chí Phèo (noun) means "one who throws a tantrum; a tantrum thrower".
How do you pronounce Chí Phèo?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˦ fɛw˨˩]; Saigon [cɪj˦˥ fɛw˨˩]. Tones: chí — rising tone (sắc), phèo — falling tone (huyền).