phù hộ
[fu˨˩ ho˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to watch over
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
phù hộ, độ trìto watch over
Cầu bà/Phật/Chúa phù hộ cho con.I pray that my grandmother/Buddha/the Lord is watching over me.
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 “phù hộ” mean?
(verb) to watch over
Is “phù hộ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.