thị phi
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰi˧˨ʔ fi˧˧]Huế [tʰɪj˨˩ʔ fɪj˧˧]Saigon [tʰɪj˨˩˨ fɪj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thị phi means right and wrong; quarrel; conflict.
Chinese characters: 是非
Meanings of thị phi in English
Noun
- right and wrong
- quarrel, conflict
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 是非.
Frequently asked questions
What does thị phi mean in English?
thị phi (noun) means "right and wrong; quarrel; conflict".
How do you pronounce thị phi?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰi˧˨ʔ fi˧˧]; Saigon [tʰɪj˨˩˨ fɪj˧˧]. Tones: thị — heavy tone (nặng), phi — level tone (ngang).
Is thị phi a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thị phi is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 是非.