thay phiên
[tʰaj˧˧ fiən˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to do in turns; to take turns; to rotate (one's work shift etc.); to relay
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Anh phải vào thay phiên cho cô ấy đi ăn cơm.You must take over from her shift so that she goes to lunch.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “thay phiên” mean?
(verb) to do in turns; to take turns; to rotate (one's work shift etc.); to relay
Is “thay phiên” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.