phàm
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Meaning
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Adjective
Relating to common or ordinary people as opposed to those who are divine, spiritual, or truly extraordinary.
vi Hành động này chỉ dành cho những người phàm bình thường.
en This action is only for ordinary, mortal people.
Having a strong desire for something, such as food or drink, often in a way that seems excessive or greedy.
vi Anh ta có tính phàm ăn nên luôn ăn rất nhiều.
en He is greedy for food and always eats a lot.
Adverb
A term used to indicate that a statement applies generally to all cases or to everyone involved in a group.
vi Phàm là người sống trên đời ai cũng có lúc sai lầm.
en In general, everyone living in this world makes mistakes at some point.