thay phiên
verb
Hanoi [tʰaj˧˧ fiən˧˧]Huế [tʰaj˧˧ fiəŋ˧˧]Saigon [tʰa(ː)j˧˧ fiəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thay phiên means to do in turns; to take turns; to rotate.
Meanings of thay phiên in English
Verb
- to do in turns; to take turns; to rotate (one's work shift etc.); to relay
- Anh phải vào thay phiên cho cô ấy đi ăn cơm.You must take over from her shift so that she goes to lunch.
Example sentences with thay phiên
- Mỗi người hãy thay phiên nhau chia bài. Every person takes a turn and deals the cards.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
thay + phiên.
Frequently asked questions
What does thay phiên mean in English?
thay phiên (verb) means "to do in turns; to take turns; to rotate".
How do you pronounce thay phiên?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰaj˧˧ fiən˧˧]; Saigon [tʰa(ː)j˧˧ fiəŋ˧˧]. Tones: thay — level tone (ngang), phiên — level tone (ngang).