phẩy

[fəj˧˩]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to gently fan (something) off; to whisk (off, away); to flick (away); to flap

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(verb) to separate using a comma

Sense 3

Meaning · English

(noun) 丿 and ㇒, the left-falling stroke

Sense 4

Meaning · English

(noun) comma

Examples

chấm phẩya semicolon

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Common questions

What does “phẩy” mean?

(verb) to gently fan (something) off; to whisk (off, away); to flick (away); to flap

Is “phẩy” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.