bốn phương
[ʔɓon˧˦ fɨəŋ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) the four cardinal directions
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
4 phương, 8 hướng4 cardinals and 8 ordinals
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) the whole world
Examples
y học bốn phươngall kinds of medicines, eastern, western or otherwise
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “bốn phương” mean?
(noun) the four cardinal directions
Is “bốn phương” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.