vũ phu
[vu˦ˀ˥ fu˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) violent towards his wife or children
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
kẻ vũ phuabusive husband or father
Nếu đàn ông đã có máu vũ phu, gia trưởng, nóng tính, dù cho vợ có phản ứng bằng hành động hay thái độ, họ sẽ vẫn lao tới, sử dụng vũ lực như thường.
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “vũ phu” mean?
(adjective) violent towards his wife or children
Is “vũ phu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.