phải gió
verbinterjection
Hanoi [faːj˧˩ zɔ˧˦]Huế [faːj˧˨ jɔ˨˩˦]Saigon [faːj˨˩˦ jɔ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Meanings of phải gió in English
Verb
- to catch a cold and faint
- phải gió lăn ra đùngto catch a cold and faint with a thud
- sarcastic to suddenly fall victim to an unidentified illness
Interjection
- Northern Vietnam, sarcastic why you little; you son of a gun
- Phải gió nhà anh! Giấu cái mũ đâu rồi?You little twat! Where did you hide my hat?
Etymology
From phải + gió.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce phải gió?
IPA: Hanoi [faːj˧˩ zɔ˧˦]; Saigon [faːj˨˩˦ jɔ˦˥]. Tones: phải — dipping tone (hỏi), gió — rising tone (sắc).