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.