thập phương
[tʰəp̚˧˨ʔ fɨəŋ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) all the cardinal and ordinal directions and zenith and nadir
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
(noun) all directions
Common questions
What does “thập phương” mean?
(noun) all the cardinal and ordinal directions and zenith and nadir
Is “thập phương” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.