phồn thực

[fon˨˩ tʰɨk̚˧˨ʔ]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to reproduce; to breed

Register: formal

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

Examples

bản năng phồn thựcreproductive instinct
tín ngưỡng phồn thựctraditional fertility beliefs; Linga-ism

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Sources & notes

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(adjective) buxom; busty

Register: formal

Examples

cơ thể phồn thựcbusty body (proscribed)

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Common questions

What does “phồn thực” mean?

(verb) to reproduce; to breed

Is “phồn thực” formal or informal?

phồn thực is generally formal.