Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

phong trần

[fawŋ͡m˧˧ t͡ɕən˨˩] 🎙 Say it

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Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) hardship, vicissitudes of life

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

khó khăn, thăng trầm của cuộc sống

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

Examples

風塵𠹾㐌𠵱痆Hardship left her embittered

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Sources & notes

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Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) rugged, tough, hardy

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

khổ sở, cứng rắn, bền bỉ

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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.

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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.

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