phần
[fən˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) a part of something that may or may not be divided from a larger whole; a part, a portion, a ration, etc.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
phần lớnthe majority
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) a season; a series
Register: informal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) a prequel or a sequel
Register: informal
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(particle) used in fractions, between the numerator and the denominator; per; -th
Register: informal
Examples
một phần tưone fourth
năm mươi phần trămfifty percent
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “phần” mean?
(noun) a part of something that may or may not be divided from a larger whole; a part, a portion, a ration, etc.
Is “phần” formal or informal?
phần is generally informal.