phấn tiên
[fən˧˦ tiən˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) pastel (art medium consisting of powdered pigment and binder, usually used in stick form)
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Những thứ màu phấn tiên đem lại cảm giác nữ tính hơn.I think pastel-colored things feel more feminine.
Tatoeba sentence #13900581 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “phấn tiên” mean?
(noun) pastel (art medium consisting of powdered pigment and binder, usually used in stick form)
Is “phấn tiên” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.