phụ huynh
[fu˧˨ʔ hwïŋ̟˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) a parent (person from whom one is descended)
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Có muốn tôi gọi phụ huynh cậu không?Want me to call in your parents?
hội phụ huynh (học sinh)a PTA
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 “phụ huynh” mean?
(noun) a parent (person from whom one is descended)
Is “phụ huynh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.