phi

phi

The Vietnamese word "phi" can mean "fee," "expense," or "to fly," depending on context.

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.

Chi phí cho chuyến du lịch này là bao nhiêu?

What is the cost for this trip?

In this context, "phi" serves as a prefix in "phi pháp," meaning "illegal." It conveys a negation or oppositional aspect to legality.

Hành động này là phi pháp theo luật pháp hiện hành.

This action is illegal according to current laws.

Here, "phi" serves as a verb meaning "to fly" or "to move swiftly through air or space." It describes a specific form of motion.

Chúng ta cần phi không gian để đến hành tinh khác.

We need to fly through space to reach another planet.