phì cười
[fi˨˩ kɨəj˨˩]
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Meaning · English
(verb) to burst out laughing
VerbRegister: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
burst out laughing
To suddenly laugh loudly and uncontrollably
English
Near equivalent
cười phá lên
(verb) to burst into laughter; to burst out laughing; to shriek with laughter; to crack up
Tiếng Việt · via burst out laughing
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Common questions
What does “phì cười” mean?
(verb) to burst out laughing
Is “phì cười” formal or informal?
phì cười is generally informal.
What is the closest equivalent?
“burst out laughing” (English) — near equivalent.