Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

tàn nhưng không phế

[taːn˨˩ ɲɨŋ˧˧ xəwŋ͡m˧˧ fe˧˦]

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Meaning · English

(adjective) crippled, but not useless

AdjectiveRegister: formal

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

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Common questions

What does “tàn nhưng không phế” mean?

(adjective) crippled, but not useless

Is “tàn nhưng không phế” formal or informal?

tàn nhưng không phế is generally formal.

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