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phải

Pronunciation Northern /fa̰ːj˧˩˧/ Central /faːj˧˩˨/ Southern /faːj˨˩˦/
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must
6 senses 4 meanings
Verb
must
Adjective
right side
Adjective / Particle
correct
+1 more senses
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6 senses · 4 meanings

must

Verb · 2 senses
Sense 1 Verb
must

Used to indicate that something is necessary or required due to rules or personal duty.

vi Bạn phải đi học đúng giờ theo quy định.

en You must go to school on time according to the rules.

Sense 2 Verb
endure

To experience or put up with a situation that is difficult, painful, or unpleasant.

right side

Adjective · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
right side Directions & OrientationTheme

Relating to the side or direction that is the opposite of the left side.

vi Hãy giữ bên phải khi đi bộ trên vỉa hè.

en Please keep to the right when walking on the sidewalk.

correct

Adjective / Particle · 2 senses

Adjective

Sense 1 Adjective
correct

Conforming to a set of facts or standards and being free from any error or mistake.

Particle

Sense 2 Particle
yes

An affirmative answer used when responding to a question that includes the word phải.

vi Dạ, phải.

en Yes, that is right.

obverse

Adjective · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
obverse

The front side or the main surface of an object, such as a coin or medal.

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