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phô trương thanh thế

[fo˧˧ t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˧ tʰajŋ̟˧˧ tʰe˧˦] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(verb) to bluff, to make an empty show of strength

Verb

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Trong lòng tôi bất giác thầm hoảng loạn nhưng vẫn cố tỏ ra bình tĩnh, nói: "Cô rõ ràng là đang phô trương thanh thế."I suddenly felt panicked, but I still tried to remain calm and said, "You're obviously bluffing."

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Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Common questions

What does “phô trương thanh thế” mean?

(verb) to bluff, to make an empty show of strength

Is “phô trương thanh thế” formal or informal?

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

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