phỏng
[fawŋ͡m˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to imitate
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adverb) expresses doubt
Examples
Chuyện ấy phỏng có ích gì trong lúc này, khi đầu óc luôn luôn căng thẳng đối phó, giành giật từng cái sống, cái chết…You're left wondering what use all that has now, when your mind is continuously strained with making do, with fighting for each life, for each death…
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(particle) interrogative particle: isn't it; aren't you ...
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Northern”
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(adjective) Central Vietnam and Southern Vietnam form of bỏng
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Trung · Central Vietnam
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Central” • Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Common questions
What does “phỏng” mean?
(verb) to imitate
Is “phỏng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.