phổ
[fo˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to compose a score, arrange, or write lyrics to a song
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
soạn một bản nhạc, sắp xếp hoặc viết lời bài hát
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Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
phổ nhạcto compose a score or to arrange it; to set to music
phổ lờito write lyrics
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to write a poem
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) a spectrum
Examples
phổ tự kỉthe autism spectrum
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “phổ” mean?
(verb) to compose a score, arrange, or write lyrics to a song
Is “phổ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.