phù thủy
The English word "witch" is translated into Vietnamese as phù thủy.
The term phù thủy is used to describe a person who uses magic. It is a gender-neutral term that can refer to both a witch and a wizard.
Meaning: person who uses magic (noun)
Did you know?
- In Vietnamese folklore, a 'witch' is often more closely associated with the concept of a 'spirit' or 'ghost' than the Western concept of a person with a broomstick.
- While phù thủy is gender-neutral, Vietnamese speakers may use the word mụ before the phrase to specifically imply an old, sinister woman, similar to the trope of a wicked witch.
- In modern Vietnamese slang, calling someone a phù thủy can be a compliment for a person who is incredibly skilled at 'transforming' something, such as a makeup artist or a stylist.
Examples in context
- Tôi đã đọc một cuốn sách về phù thủyI have read a book about witches.
- Người ta tin rằng phù thủy có nhiều quyền năngPeople believe that witches have many powers.
- Câu chuyện về phù thủy đã được truyền từ đời này sang đời khácThe story of the witch has been passed down from generation to generation.
- Cô ấy là một phù thủy trong truyện cổ tích.She is a witch in the fairy tale.
- Con phù thủy đó rất đáng sợ.That witch is very scary.
- Tôi muốn đóng vai một phù thủy.I want to play the role of a witch.
Example conversation
Chi and Minh are discussing a movie they just watched.
- ChiNhân vật phù thủy trong phim đáng sợ quá.The witch character in the movie is so scary.
- MinhNhưng mình thấy bà ấy rất quyền lực.But I think she is very powerful.
- ChiChi không thích những phép thuật đen tối.I don't like dark magic.
- MinhĐó chính là điểm hay của phim.That is exactly what makes the movie great.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry phù thủy, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
