This is the 352nd most frequent Vietnamese word.
phí
"Phí" in Vietnamese means "fee" or "expense."
In this sentence, "phí" means "fee" or "cost," as it denotes the amount to be paid for participation.
Bạn nên trả phí trước khi tham gia vào sự kiện.
You should pay the fee before participating in the event.
In this sentence, "phí" means "waste," referring to an unnecessary or unproductive use.
Anh ấy cảm thấy rất phí thời gian khi chờ đợi vô ích.
He feels it is a waste of time to wait in vain.
In this sentence, "phí" represents "cost" or "expense," related to the resources consumed to achieve something.