phản pháo

[faːn˧˩ faːw˧˦]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to counter-fire; to enact counter-battery fire

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

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(verb) to counter; to refute using evidence

Examples

phản pháo lại cáo buộcto use evidence to deny the accusation

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Common questions

What does “phản pháo” mean?

(verb) to counter-fire; to enact counter-battery fire

Is “phản pháo” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.