No. 930 in Vietnamese
phi
The Vietnamese word "phi" can mean "fee," "expense," or "to fly," depending on context.
In a sentence
Chi phí cho chuyến du lịch này là bao nhiêu?
What is the cost for this trip?
Here, the word "phi" is used in the compound noun "chi phí," meaning "cost" or "expense." It denotes the required payment for an activity or service.
Hành động này là phi pháp theo luật pháp hiện hành.
This action is illegal according to current laws.
In this context, "phi" serves as a prefix in "phi pháp," meaning "illegal." It conveys a negation or oppositional aspect to legality.
Chúng ta cần phi không gian để đến hành tinh khác.
We need to fly through space to reach another planet.
Here, "phi" serves as a verb meaning "to fly" or "to move swiftly through air or space." It describes a specific form of motion.
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