phất
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fət̚˧˦]Huế [fək̚˦˧˥]Saigon [fək̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phất means to hold up and wave; to get rich quick.
Chinese characters: 拂
Meanings of phất in English
Verb
- to hold up and wave (a flag, etc.)
- colloquial to get rich quick
Words with phất
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 拂.
Frequently asked questions
What does phất mean in English?
phất (verb) means "to hold up and wave; to get rich quick".
How do you pronounce phất?
IPA: Hanoi [fət̚˧˦]; Saigon [fək̚˦˥]. Tones: phất — rising tone (sắc).
Is phất a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phất is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 拂.