phàm
adjectiveadverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [faːm˨˩]Huế [faːm˦˩]Saigon [faːm˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phàm means merely mortal and average; hungry; thirsty or longing for.
Chinese characters: 凡
Meanings of phàm in English
Adjective
- of people merely mortal and average
- of people hungry, thirsty or longing for
Adverb
- literary in general, every, all, any, indicates that the statement applies generally, to all cases
Words with phàm
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 凡.
Frequently asked questions
What does phàm mean in English?
phàm (adjective) means "merely mortal and average; hungry; thirsty or longing for".
How do you pronounce phàm?
IPA: Hanoi [faːm˨˩]; Saigon [faːm˨˩]. Tones: phàm — falling tone (huyền).
Is phàm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phàm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 凡.