phấp phới

verb

Hanoi [fəp̚˧˦ fəːj˧˦]Huế [fəp̚˦˧˥ fəːj˨˩˦]Saigon [fəp̚˦˥ fəːj˦˥] browser voice

Syllables · tones

phấprisingsắc phớirisingsắc

Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →

phấp phới means to flutter; to wave.

Meanings of phấp phới in English

Verb

to flutter; to wave

Etymology

-âp reduplication of phới.

Frequently asked questions

What does phấp phới mean in English?

phấp phới (verb) means "to flutter; to wave".

How do you pronounce phấp phới?

IPA: Hanoi [fəp̚˧˦ fəːj˧˦]; Saigon [fəp̚˦˥ fəːj˦˥]. Tones: phấp — rising tone (sắc), phới — rising tone (sắc).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.