phách
[fajk̟̚˧˦]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) way; manner
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mỗi người một phách.Everyone has their own way.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) clapper or woodblock made out of bamboo or hardwood, used in Vietnamese traditional music, including ca trù
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) soul; spirit (po as opposed to hun)
Examples
Đêm qua chẳng biết có hay không,
Chẳng phải hoảng hốt, không mơ mòng.
Thật hồn! Thật phách! Thật thân thế!
Thật được lên tiên - sướng lạ lùng.Not sure last night was real,
I don't think I was frightened or dreaming.
But rather, really spirited! Really zealous! Really lively!
Really got into heaven - so joyful.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(noun) fax
Common questions
What does “phách” mean?
(noun) way; manner
Is “phách” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.