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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

bổ nhiệm, giao nhiệm vụ, chỉ định

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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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một dấu hiệu, hướng dẫn

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Examples

Chống chỉ địnhContraindications

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sense 3

Meaning · English

(adjective) demonstrative

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

minh họa

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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.