phong trần
[fawŋ͡m˧˧ t͡ɕən˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) hardship, vicissitudes of life
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
風塵𠹾㐌𠵱痆Hardship left her embittered
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) rugged, tough, hardy
Examples
Tóm lại nếu thêm hàng ria rậm ở mép nữa thì cô xã đội nức tiếng đánh giặc trời gầm này sẽ trở thành một chàng trai bặm trợn, phong trần.In short, with a thick mustache, this communal-detachment girl famous for her fierce fighting would look like a tough-looking, rugged young man.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “phong trần” mean?
(noun) hardship, vicissitudes of life
Is “phong trần” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.