phượng
[fɨəŋ˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) clipping of phượng hoàng (“fenghuang”)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) clipping of phượng vĩ (“royal poinciana”)
Common questions
What does “phượng” mean?
(noun) clipping of phượng hoàng (“fenghuang”)
Is “phượng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.