xài phí

verb

Hanoi [saːj˨˩ fi˧˦]Huế [saːj˦˩ fɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [saːj˨˩ fɪj˦˥] browser voice

Syllables · tones

xàifallinghuyền phírisingsắc

Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →

xài phí means to waste; to squander; to misspend.

Meanings of xài phí in English

Verb

to waste; to squander; to misspend

Etymology

xài + phí.

Frequently asked questions

What does xài phí mean in English?

xài phí (verb) means "to waste; to squander; to misspend".

How do you pronounce xài phí?

IPA: Hanoi [saːj˨˩ fi˧˦]; Saigon [saːj˨˩ fɪj˦˥]. Tones: xài — falling tone (huyền), phí — rising tone (sắc).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.