phi ngã
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fi˧˧ ŋaː˦ˀ˥]Huế [fɪj˧˧ ŋaː˧˨]Saigon [fɪj˧˧ ŋaː˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phi ngã means selfless.
Chinese characters: 非我
Meanings of phi ngã in English
Adjective
- formal, literary selfless
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 非我.
Frequently asked questions
What does phi ngã mean in English?
phi ngã (adjective) means "selfless".
How do you pronounce phi ngã?
IPA: Hanoi [fi˧˧ ŋaː˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [fɪj˧˧ ŋaː˨˩˦]. Tones: phi — level tone (ngang), ngã — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is phi ngã a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phi ngã is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 非我.