uổng phí
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔuəŋ˧˩ fi˧˦]Huế [ʔuəŋ˧˨ fɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [ʔuəŋ˨˩˦ fɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
uổng phí means to waste in vain.
Chinese characters: 枉費
Meanings of uổng phí in English
Verb
- to waste (time, effort, money, etc.) in vain
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 枉費, composed of 枉 and 費.
Frequently asked questions
What does uổng phí mean in English?
uổng phí (verb) means "to waste in vain".
How do you pronounce uổng phí?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔuəŋ˧˩ fi˧˦]; Saigon [ʔuəŋ˨˩˦ fɪj˦˥]. Tones: uổng — dipping tone (hỏi), phí — rising tone (sắc).
Is uổng phí a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. uổng phí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 枉費.