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phi phàm

adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fi˧˧ faːm˨˩]Huế [fɪj˧˧ faːm˦˩]Saigon [fɪj˧˧ faːm˨˩] browser voice
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phi phàm means extraordinary; exceptional.

Chinese characters: 非凡

Meanings of phi phàm in English

Adjective

  1. extraordinary, exceptional

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 非凡.

Frequently asked questions

What does phi phàm mean in English?

phi phàm (adjective) means "extraordinary; exceptional".

How do you pronounce phi phàm?

IPA: Hanoi [fi˧˧ faːm˨˩]; Saigon [fɪj˧˧ faːm˨˩]. Tones: phi — level tone (ngang), phàm — falling tone (huyền).

Is phi phàm a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. phi phàm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 非凡.

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