Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

phong

[fawŋ͡m˧˧]

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

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) maple

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

loài cây thích

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

Examples

xi-rô phongmaple syrup

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 ↗

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to assign a rank of nobility

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

phong hàm quý tộc

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Examples

phong vươngto promote to princehood

phong tướngto promote to commander

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to cover

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

che phủ

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Examples

tảng đá rêu phonga rock covered in moss

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to promote

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thăng tiến

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Examples

phong hậuto promote to queen/to queening

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Common questions

What does “phong” mean?

(noun) maple

Is “phong” formal or informal?

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