phòng chống
[fawŋ͡m˨˩ t͡ɕəwŋ͡m˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to prevent; to preclude; to forestall
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ngày 10 tháng 9 là ngày Thế giới Phòng chống Tự tử.September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day.
Tatoeba sentence #9010676 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “phòng chống” mean?
(verb) to prevent; to preclude; to forestall
Is “phòng chống” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.