phái
[faːj˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) a school; a sect
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
phái Cổ MộAncient Tomb Sect
phái Nga MiEmei Sect
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Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) gender
Examples
phái nữthe female gender
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Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to dispatch
Examples
Ta đã phái người đến giúp.I have dispatched my men to help you.
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Common questions
What does “phái” mean?
(noun) a school; a sect
Is “phái” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.