phiếm chỉ

[fiəm˧˦ t͡ɕi˧˩]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to refer generally; to imply nonspecifically; to make a blanket statement

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

(noun) a general reference; allusion; generalization

Common questions

What does “phiếm chỉ” mean?

(verb) to refer generally; to imply nonspecifically; to make a blanket statement

Is “phiếm chỉ” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.