chiên
[t͡ɕiən˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To fry — the Southern word; Northerners say rán.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Làm chín trong dầu mỡ — từ miền Nam; ngoài Bắc nói rán.
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
Examples
trứng chiênfried egg
Cá chiên giòn chấm nước mắm gừng.Crispy fried fish with ginger fish sauce.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “chiên” mean?
To fry — the Southern word; Northerners say rán.
Is “chiên” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“rán” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.