phó mặc
[fɔ˧˦ mak̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to leave to do as one pleases without supervision
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
phó mặc cho số phậnto leave it to fate
Đừng có giao việc xong rồi phó mặc cho tụi nó muốn làm gì thì làm chứ!Don't just assign something to them then let them have it their way!
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “phó mặc” mean?
(verb) to leave to do as one pleases without supervision
Is “phó mặc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.