phù thuỷ
[fu˨˩ tʰwi˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) any mythical or folkloric creature who practices magic or witchcraft; a witch, warlock, wizard, charmer, enchanter, magician, etc.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
sinh vật huyền thoại hoặc dân gian thực hành phép thuật hoặc phù thủy
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Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
mụ phù thuỷa wicked witch
thầy phù thuỷa wizard
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 thuỷ” mean?
(noun) any mythical or folkloric creature who practices magic or witchcraft; a witch, warlock, wizard, charmer, enchanter, magician, etc.
Is “phù thuỷ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.