phát dục
[faːt̚˧˦ zʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to develop
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 mature sexually; to enter puberty; to be in heat
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
chín muồi về giới tính; bước vào tuổi dậy thì; động dục
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Common questions
What does “phát dục” mean?
(verb) to develop
Is “phát dục” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.