phát động
[faːt̚˧˦ ʔɗəwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to mobilize people to take part in a movement
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
phát động quần chúngto mobilize public support
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to start or campaign for a movement
Examples
phát động phòng chống HIV/AIDSto campaign for HIV/AIDS prevention
phát động phong trào thi đua người tốt, việc tốtto launch a competition about good people doing good things
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “phát động” mean?
(verb) to mobilize people to take part in a movement
Is “phát động” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.