Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

phong lưu

[fawŋ͡m˧˧ liw˧˧]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) refined-mannered; elegant; smart

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

lịch sự; tinh tế

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

Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) comfortably off; well-to-do

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thuận lợi về tài chính

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) amorous; frivolous; licentious

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

dâm đãng; phù phiếm

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What does “phong lưu” mean?

(adjective) refined-mannered; elegant; smart

Is “phong lưu” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.