trừ phi
conjunction Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕɨ˨˩ fi˧˧]Huế [ʈɨ˦˩ fɪj˧˧]Saigon [ʈɨ˨˩ fɪj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trừ phi means unless; except.
Chinese characters: 除非
Meanings of trừ phi in English
Conjunction
- unless; except
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 除非.
Frequently asked questions
What does trừ phi mean in English?
trừ phi (conjunction) means "unless; except".
How do you pronounce trừ phi?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕɨ˨˩ fi˧˧]; Saigon [ʈɨ˨˩ fɪj˧˧]. Tones: trừ — falling tone (huyền), phi — level tone (ngang).
Is trừ phi a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. trừ phi is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 除非.