phi nghĩa
adjective
Hanoi [fi˧˧ ŋiə˦ˀ˥]Huế [fɪj˧˧ ŋiə˧˨]Saigon [fɪj˧˧ ŋiə˨˩˦] browser voice
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Meanings of phi nghĩa in English
Adjective
- not for a just or justifiable cause
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 非 (“anti-”) and 義 (“justice”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce phi nghĩa?
IPA: Hanoi [fi˧˧ ŋiə˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [fɪj˧˧ ŋiə˨˩˦]. Tones: phi — level tone (ngang), nghĩa — creaky rising tone (ngã).