vừa phải
[vɨə˨˩ faːj˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) moderate
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mì cay vừa phải thôi ạ.I would like my noodles medium spicy please.
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) morally right; appropriate
Common questions
What does “vừa phải” mean?
(adjective) moderate
Is “vừa phải” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.