phòng không
[fawŋ͡m˨˩ xəwŋ͡m˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to take precautions in defence of an air attack from the enemy
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
lấy biện pháp phòng vệ chống lại cuộc tấn công từ kẻ thù
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Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
tên lửa phòng khônganti-aircraft missiles
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “phòng không” mean?
(verb) to take precautions in defence of an air attack from the enemy
Is “phòng không” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.