Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

bốn phương

[ʔɓon˧˦ fɨəŋ˧˧] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(noun) the four cardinal directions

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

4 phương, 8 hướng4 cardinals and 8 ordinals

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Meaning · English

(noun) the whole world

y học bốn phươngall kinds of medicines, eastern, western or otherwise

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What does “bốn phương” mean?

(noun) the four cardinal directions

Is “bốn phương” formal or informal?

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