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phi phàm

[fi˧˧ faːm˨˩] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(adjective) extraordinary, exceptional

Adjective

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

Examples

Con ngựa này tuy già nhưng thần tuấn phi phàm, bấy nhiêu năm ruổi rong nam bắc, cước bộ mau lẹ trước sau như một, hoàn toàn không có vẻ gì già yếu[…]This horse, even though old, was still an extraordinary steed; many years it made long journeys north and south; its step was still brisk as ever, it didn't seem old or weak at all […]

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Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “phi phàm” mean?

(adjective) extraordinary, exceptional

Is “phi phàm” formal or informal?

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

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