phòng thân
[fawŋ͡m˨˩ tʰən˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to use as a mean to defend oneself or in self-preservation
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
dùng như một phương tiện để tự vệ hoặc bảo vệ bản thân
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Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
giữ vũ khí trong mình để phòng thânto keep a weapon for self-defense
cầm thêm tiền phòng thânto bring some extra money in case of need
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 thân” mean?
(verb) to use as a mean to defend oneself or in self-preservation
Is “phòng thân” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.