phế

[fe˧˦] 🎙 Say it

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to remove from office; to depose

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

loại bỏ khỏi chức vụ

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Register: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many

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

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(adjective) incompetent; pathetic

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

không có khả năng; đáng thương

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⚠ Register: derogatoryConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many

Examples

Thằng đó đá banh phế vl.Goddamn that guy is so trash at kicking a ball.

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Common questions

What does “phế” mean?

(verb) to remove from office; to depose

Is “phế” formal or informal?

phế is generally informal; connotation: offensive or derogatory to many.

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