phá giới
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [faː˧˦ zəːj˧˦]Huế [faː˨˩˦ jəːj˨˩˦]Saigon [faː˦˥ jəːj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phá giới means to break fundamental Buddhist precepts; typically veganism.
Chinese characters: 破戒 (破 “to break” + 戒 “precept”)
Meanings of phá giới in English
Verb
- of a monk or nun to break fundamental Buddhist precepts, typically veganism, or abstinence from alcohol or sex
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 破戒, composed of 破 (“to break”) and 戒 (“precept”)
Frequently asked questions
What does phá giới mean in English?
phá giới (verb) means "to break fundamental Buddhist precepts; typically veganism".
How do you pronounce phá giới?
IPA: Hanoi [faː˧˦ zəːj˧˦]; Saigon [faː˦˥ jəːj˦˥]. Tones: phá — rising tone (sắc), giới — rising tone (sắc).
Is phá giới a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phá giới is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 破戒.