phục tùng

[fʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ tʊwŋ͡m˨˩]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to submit to, to listen to, to yield to, to obey

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(adjective) subservient

Common questions

What does “phục tùng” mean?

(verb) to submit to, to listen to, to yield to, to obey

Is “phục tùng” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.