phát hiện
[faːt̚˧˦ hiən˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to discover; to find out
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Một phát hiện lớn đôi khi có được lại chính nhờ sự khai phá từ những điều nhỏ bé nhất.A huge discovery somehow could still be obtained from some slightest pieces of findings.
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 “phát hiện” mean?
(verb) to discover; to find out
Is “phát hiện” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.