Vietnamese · Family & People
phụ nữ
Woman
Beginnernoun
Definition
An adult female person.
Example
Người phụ nữ này là bác sĩ.
This woman is a doctor.
Etymology
'Phụ nữ' means woman and has similar origins in Proto-Austroasiatic, reflecting societal views and roles ascribed to females throughout history.
How & Where It’s Used
'Phụ nữ' is used across both formal and informal registers, particularly in discussions around gender and social issues; it is widely understood in written and spoken forms.