Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

tao phùng

[taːw˧˧ fʊwŋ͡m˨˩]

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

Meaning · English

(adjective) to encounter somebody

AdjectiveRegister: formal

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

Examples

“...tiếc cho tạo hóa khéo vô tình, ngàn năm một hội tao phùng, phận thủy có, phận chung sao chẳng có?""It is regretful that the Creator is heartless; one moment of encounter in a thousand years; destined to meet, why not destined to be together?

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Sources & notes

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Common questions

What does “tao phùng” mean?

(adjective) to encounter somebody

Is “tao phùng” formal or informal?

tao phùng is generally formal.

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