chỉ định
[t͡ɕi˧˩ ʔɗïŋ˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to appoint; to assign; to designate
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) an indication; instruction
Examples
Chống chỉ địnhContraindications
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) demonstrative
Examples
đại từ chỉ địnhdemonstrative pronouns
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “chỉ định” mean?
(verb) to appoint; to assign; to designate
Is “chỉ định” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.