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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

viết một bài thơ

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Sense 3

Meaning · English

(noun) a spectrum

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

phổ của ánh sáng

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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.