phúc hậu
[fʊwk͡p̚˧˦ həw˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) good-natured, kindly
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Hậu quả của chứng bệnh hậu sản làm gương mặt vốn bầu bĩnh, phúc hậu của chị xanh xao, chân, tay sưng vù.As a result of her postpartum illness, her once chubby and kindly face had gone pale and her feet and hands had grown swollen.
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 “phúc hậu” mean?
(adjective) good-natured, kindly
Is “phúc hậu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.