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phi pháp

adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fi˧˧ faːp̚˧˦]Huế [fɪj˧˧ faːp̚˦˧˥]Saigon [fɪj˧˧ faːp̚˦˥] browser voice
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phi pháp means illegal.

Chinese characters: 非法

Meanings of phi pháp in English

Adjective

  1. illegal ≈ bất hợp pháptrái phép
    • hành động phi phápillegal acts

Synonyms and antonyms of phi pháp

Antonyms

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 非法.

Frequently asked questions

What does phi pháp mean in English?

phi pháp (adjective) means "illegal".

How do you pronounce phi pháp?

IPA: Hanoi [fi˧˧ faːp̚˧˦]; Saigon [fɪj˧˧ faːp̚˦˥]. Tones: phi — level tone (ngang), pháp — rising tone (sắc).

Is phi pháp a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. phi pháp is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 非法.

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