thủ phủ
[tʰu˧˩ fu˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) capital city of a sub-national administrative region, potentially excluding those of sub-national republics and kingdoms
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Juneau là thủ phủ tiểu bang Alaska.Juneau is the state capital of Alaska.
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 “thủ phủ” mean?
(noun) capital city of a sub-national administrative region, potentially excluding those of sub-national republics and kingdoms
Is “thủ phủ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.