phong thánh
[fawŋ͡m˧˧ tʰajŋ̟˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to canonize, to make a saint
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cô được phong Thánh năm 1920, bởi Đức giáo hoàng.She was canonized in 1920, by the Pope.
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 “phong thánh” mean?
(verb) to canonize, to make a saint
Is “phong thánh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.