phi thường
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fi˧˧ tʰɨəŋ˨˩]Huế [fɪj˧˧ tʰɨəŋ˦˩]Saigon [fɪj˧˧ tʰɨəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phi thường means extraordinary.
Chinese characters: 非常
Meanings of phi thường in English
Adjective
- approving extraordinary ≈ phi phàm
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 非常 (“unusual, special”).
Frequently asked questions
What does phi thường mean in English?
phi thường (adjective) means "extraordinary".
How do you pronounce phi thường?
IPA: Hanoi [fi˧˧ tʰɨəŋ˨˩]; Saigon [fɪj˧˧ tʰɨəŋ˨˩]. Tones: phi — level tone (ngang), thường — falling tone (huyền).
Is phi thường a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phi thường is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 非常.