thiếu phụ
[tʰiəw˧˦ fu˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) a young married woman
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cô ấy đã trở thành một thiếu phụ xinh đẹp.She has blossomed into a lovely young woman.
Người thiếu phụ sững sờ khi thấy chồng về sau chiến tranh.The young woman was stunned to see her husband returning from the war.
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 “thiếu phụ” mean?
(noun) a young married woman
Is “thiếu phụ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.