nghe phong thanh
[ŋɛ˧˧ fawŋ͡m˧˧ tʰajŋ̟˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to have heard on the grapevine
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tôi nghe phong thanh hắn bị đuổi vì ăn hối lội.I heard he was fired for kickbacks.
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “nghe phong thanh” mean?
(verb) to have heard on the grapevine
Is “nghe phong thanh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.