phổ thông
[fo˧˩ tʰəwŋ͡m˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) common; general; universal
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
tiếng phổ thôngthe "standard language"; the language/dialect/accent that the majority of the national population use
trung học phổ thôngsenior high school education
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 “phổ thông” mean?
(adjective) common; general; universal
Is “phổ thông” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.