phà

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The Vietnamese word "phà" can be understood in two main contexts: as a noun meaning "ferry" and as a verb meaning "to reek" or "to breathe out."

Noun: Ferry

• Meaning: "Phà" refers to a type of boat or vessel that is used to transport people, vehicles, or goods across a body of water, such as a river or a lake.
• Usage Instructions: You can use "phà" when talking about traveling across water, especially in areas where bridges are not available.
• Example:
  • "Chúng tôi đi phà qua sông." (We take the ferry across the river.)

Advanced Usage (Noun)

• In Context: "Phà" can also refer to specific ferry services. For example, in cities like Ho Chi Minh City, people might say, "Phà Bến Nghé rất đông khách." (The Ben Nghe ferry is very busy with passengers.)

Verb: To Reek or Breathe Out

• Meaning: When used as a verb, "phà" means to breathe out or exhale, often with a connotation of producing a strong smell.
• Usage Instructions: This usage is often found in informal contexts or when describing unpleasant odors.
• Example:
  • "Sau khi uống rượu, anh ấy phà hơi sặc mùi rượu." (After drinking alcohol, he reeks of alcohol.)

Advanced Usage (Verb)

• In Context: You can use "phà" to describe various smells or odors, such as food or smoke. For example, "Phà mùi thơm của món ăn." (It breathes the aroma of the dish.)

Word Variants

• Phà can have variants based on context, such as:
  • "Phà qua" (to ferry across)
  • "Phà hơi" (to exhale)

Different Meanings

• While "phà" primarily refers to the ferry or the act of exhaling, it can also metaphorically describe being overwhelmed by a strong feeling or smell.

Academic

noun

1. ferry-boat

verb

1. to reek, to breathe, to erhale
   • phà hơi sặc mùi rượu
     to reek of alcohol