phá rừng
[faː˧˦ zɨŋ˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to deforest
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nhiều nơi đã phá rừng để lấy củi và phát triển nông nghiệp.Many regions have been deforested for firewood and agricultural development.
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 “phá rừng” mean?
(verb) to deforest
Is “phá rừng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.