phì
verbadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fi˨˩]Huế [fɪj˦˩]Saigon [fɪj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phì means to eject; to erupt; to burst out.
Chinese characters: 肥
Meanings of phì in English
Verb
- to eject, to erupt, to burst out, to escape
- Bánh xe phì hơi.The tyre is leaking air.
Adjective
- in compounds fat; fertile
Words with phì
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 肥.
Frequently asked questions
What does phì mean in English?
phì (verb) means "to eject; to erupt; to burst out".
How do you pronounce phì?
IPA: Hanoi [fi˨˩]; Saigon [fɪj˨˩]. Tones: phì — falling tone (huyền).
Is phì a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phì is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 肥.