pha
[faː˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to mix, to mingle
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mẹ đang pha cà phê.Mom is making coffee.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to make certain drinks
Examples
pha cà phêto make coffee
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) short, and astonishing and/or exciting, incident
Examples
Vừa rồi quả là một pha ghi bàn ấn tượng!That was a nice goal!
Quả là một pha nhào lộn ấn tượng!That was an amazing acrobatic move!
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(noun) a phase; a stage
Examples
Pha của dao động cơ là (ωt+φ), trong đó φ là pha ban đầu.The phase of a mechanical oscillation is (ωt+φ), with φ being the phase constant.
Mỗi nhịp tim có năm pha.Each heartbeat involves five stages.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “pha” mean?
(verb) to mix, to mingle
Is “pha” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.