phàm ăn
adjective
Hanoi [faːm˨˩ ʔan˧˧]Huế [faːm˦˩ ʔaŋ˧˧]Saigon [faːm˨˩ ʔaŋ˧˧] browser voice
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phàm ăn means gluttonous; greedy for food; eating excessively or without manners.
Meanings of phàm ăn in English
Adjective
- gluttonous; greedy for food; eating excessively or without manners ≈ tham ăn
- Hắn vốn tính phàm ăn, thấy gì cũng muốn nếm thử.He is naturally gluttonous; he wants to taste everything he sees.
Synonyms and antonyms of phàm ăn
Antonyms
Etymology
phàm (“vulgar; unrefined; ordinary”) + ăn (“to eat”).
Frequently asked questions
What does phàm ăn mean in English?
phàm ăn (adjective) means "gluttonous; greedy for food; eating excessively or without manners".
How do you pronounce phàm ăn?
IPA: Hanoi [faːm˨˩ ʔan˧˧]; Saigon [faːm˨˩ ʔaŋ˧˧]. Tones: phàm — falling tone (huyền), ăn — level tone (ngang).