phì

[fi˨˩]

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

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(adjective) fat; fertile

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 eject, to erupt, to burst out, to escape

Examples

Bánh xe phì hơi.The tyre is leaking air.

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Common questions

What does “phì” mean?

(adjective) fat; fertile

Is “phì” formal or informal?

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