phổ biến

/fô˧˩˧ biən˧˥/
adjectiveBeginner
general

Widely known, used, or accepted by many people.

Âm nhạc pop là thể loại phổ biến nhất hiện nay.

Pop music is the most popular genre today.

Cà phê đã trở thành thức uống phổ biến trên toàn thế giới.

Coffee has become a widely popular drink worldwide.

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Often used to describe trends, products, or ideas that are widely adopted.

Collocations

phổ biến ởcommon intrở nên phổ biếnbecome popularrất phổ biếnvery common

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Related Phrases

phổ biến hóaphrase
to popularize
phổ biến rộng rãiphrase
widely popular

💡Pro Tip

Common vs. Popular

'Phổ biến' can mean both 'common' and 'popular,' but it leans more toward 'common' in everyday usage.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

In formal contexts, 'phổ biến' is often used to describe trends or widely accepted practices.

📖Word Origin

From 'phổ' (普, meaning 'universal') and 'biến' (變, meaning 'change'), originally referring to something that has become widespread.

📝Usage Notes

Can be used to describe both tangible objects (e.g., products) and intangible concepts (e.g., ideas). Often used in both formal and informal contexts.

Word Breakdown

phổ
universal
root
+
biến
change
root
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