phù phiếm
[fu˨˩ fiəm˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) frivolous, useless, valueless
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Không, trăm ngàn lần bố mẹ không cần cái phù phiếm đó để đánh đổi lại cái tuổi thơ của con.No! For hundreds of thousands of times, Dad and Mom do not need that frivolity in exchange for your childhood.
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 phiếm” mean?
(noun) frivolous, useless, valueless
Is “phù phiếm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.