đả động
[ʔɗaː˧˩ ʔɗəwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to refer to somebody or something
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Không thèm ai đả động đến chuyện đó.No one cares enough to mention that issue.
Hai người đối diện truyện trò cho đến canh khuya, đều là những điều lý-thú, nhưng tuyệt không có câu nào đả-động đến thời-sự cả.The two friends were speaking on entertaining topics face to face until midnight, but without any slightest reference to current affairs.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “đả động” mean?
(verb) to refer to somebody or something
Is “đả động” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.