phèn
[fɛn˨˩]
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) alum
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) shabby, tacky
Register: informal
Examples
Nhìn quần áo mày mặc trông phèn thật sự!You look really shabby with those clothes on!
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “phèn” mean?
(noun) alum
Is “phèn” formal or informal?
phèn is generally informal.