phỗng
[fəwŋ͡m˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) kind of statue, usually depicting a kneeling fat man, often placed at temples or shrines
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
ngồi im như phỗngto sit still like a phỗng statue
trơ như phỗngto be motionless like a phỗng statue
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
Meaning · English
(verb) to take away, to deprive, to steal
Examples
bị kẻ gian phỗng mất cái víto have one's wallet stolen by a thief
phỗng tay trênto take away something before someone else
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “phỗng” mean?
(noun) kind of statue, usually depicting a kneeling fat man, often placed at temples or shrines
Is “phỗng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.