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phổ cập

verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fo˧˩ kəp̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [fow˧˨ kəp̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [fow˨˩˦ kəp̚˨˩˨] browser voice
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phổ cập means to ensure universal access to.

Chinese characters: 普及

Meanings of phổ cập in English

Verb

  1. to ensure universal access to (schooling, knowledge, etc.)
    • phổ cập giáo dục tiểu họcto ensure universal primary education
    • phổ cập kĩ năng sốdigital skills for all

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 普及.

Frequently asked questions

What does phổ cập mean in English?

phổ cập (verb) means "to ensure universal access to".

How do you pronounce phổ cập?

IPA: Hanoi [fo˧˩ kəp̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [fow˨˩˦ kəp̚˨˩˨]. Tones: phổ — dipping tone (hỏi), cập — heavy tone (nặng).

Is phổ cập a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. phổ cập is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 普及.

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.