chặn bóng
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: cản bóng
Meaning · English
to block a shot
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Hậu vệ vừa chặn cú ném.The defender just blocked the shot.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Chặn bóng is more usual than cản bóng for blocking a shot in basketball. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Common questions
What does “chặn bóng” mean?
to block a shot
Is “chặn bóng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.