phên giậu
[fen˧˧ zəw˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) hedges and fences
Register: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) border
Register: formal
Examples
vùng phên giậuthe borderland
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “phên giậu” mean?
(noun) hedges and fences
Is “phên giậu” formal or informal?
phên giậu is generally formal.