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nghe phong thanh

[ŋɛ˧˧ fawŋ͡m˧˧ tʰajŋ̟˧˧] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(verb) to have heard on the grapevine

Verb

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

Tôi nghe phong thanh hắn bị đuổi vì ăn hối lội.I heard he was fired for kickbacks.

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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.

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