phủ
[fu˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to mate; to copulate
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) a Chinese prefecture
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(noun) the residence of a nobleman or government official
Examples
phủ Chúa Trịnhthe Trịnh Lord's Palace
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “phủ” mean?
(verb) to cover
Is “phủ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.