phi thân
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fi˧˧ tʰən˧˧]Huế [fɪj˧˧ tʰəŋ˧˧]Saigon [fɪj˧˧ tʰəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phi thân means incredibly fast; as if flying.
Chinese characters: 飛身
Meanings of phi thân in English
Adjective
- incredibly fast, as if flying
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 飛身.
Frequently asked questions
What does phi thân mean in English?
phi thân (adjective) means "incredibly fast; as if flying".
How do you pronounce phi thân?
IPA: Hanoi [fi˧˧ tʰən˧˧]; Saigon [fɪj˧˧ tʰəŋ˧˧]. Tones: phi — level tone (ngang), thân — level tone (ngang).
Is phi thân a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phi thân is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 飛身.