phật lòng
[fət̚˧˨ʔ lawŋ͡m˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to be offended; to be vexed; to be displeased
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bạn có nghĩ họ sẽ bị phật lòng không?Do you think they'll be offended?
Tatoeba sentence #11266545 (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 “phật lòng” mean?
(verb) to be offended; to be vexed; to be displeased
Is “phật lòng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.