ẩn
[ʔən˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) latent
Register: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) hidden
Register: formal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to seclude oneself from the world
Register: formal
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(verb) to hide oneself
Register: formal
Common questions
What does “ẩn” mean?
(adjective) latent
Is “ẩn” formal or informal?
ẩn is generally formal.