phận sự
[fən˧˨ʔ sɨ˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) function; duty; obligation
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Phận sự của người lính là gì?What are the duties of a soldier?
Cho xe chạy chậm lại! Bộ không thấy cảnh sát đang làm phận sự điều khiển giao thông à?Slow the car down! Don't you see the police on point duty?
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 “phận sự” mean?
(noun) function; duty; obligation
Is “phận sự” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.