phi thân
[fi˧˧ tʰən˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) incredibly fast, as if flying
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Chỉ thấy y chống mạnh chiếc nạng bên tay trái xuống đất một cái, thịch một tiếng lập tức phi thân vọt tới núp sau thân cây, quả thật công phu khinh công cực kỳ cao minh.They only saw him beat the crutch in his left hand down on the ground with a thump and with great speed he jumped behind a tree trunk; his light-body skill was indeed of the highest level.
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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 thân” mean?
(adjective) incredibly fast, as if flying
Is “phi thân” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.