phấn
[fən˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) face powder
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
đánh phấnto apply face powder
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Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) chalk (a piece of chalk used for drawing and on a blackboard)
Examples
Khi thầy viết bảng, bụi phấn rơi rơi.
Có hạt bụi nào rơi trên bục giảng?
Có hạt bụi nào vương trên tóc thầy?When teacher writes on the board, chalk dust falls.
Is there any speck falling on the platform?
Is there any speck clinging onto his hair?
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Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) pollen
Examples
phấn hoapollen
thụ phấnto pollinate
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Common questions
What does “phấn” mean?
(noun) face powder
Is “phấn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.