Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

phóng hoả

[fawŋ͡m˧˦ hwaː˧˩] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(verb) to set fire

Verb

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

phóng hoả đốt nhàto set a house on fire

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Common questions

What does “phóng hoả” mean?

(verb) to set fire

Is “phóng hoả” formal or informal?

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