phủ xanh
[fu˧˩ sajŋ̟˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to plant trees on large scale; to reforest
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Khi mùa xuân lại đến, mọi thứ lại phủ xanh.When spring comes again, everything turns green again.
Tatoeba sentence #13615233 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “phủ xanh” mean?
(verb) to plant trees on large scale; to reforest
Is “phủ xanh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.