This is the 586th most frequent Vietnamese word.
phủ
The Vietnamese word "phủ" can mean "to cover," "to deny," or refer to an administrative unit, depending on context.
In this sentence, 'phủ' is used as a verb meaning 'to cover'.
Ngôi nhà cũ phủ đầy bụi vì không ai ở.
The old house is covered with dust because no one lives there.
Here, 'phủ' is part of the compound verb 'phủ nhận', which means 'to deny'.
Anh ấy đã phủ nhận hoàn toàn những lời buộc tội.
He completely denied the accusations.
Again, 'phủ' is used as a verb to describe a covering effect, emphasizing a softer or poetic context.