đả thông
[ʔɗaː˧˩ tʰəwŋ͡m˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to get rid of an obstruction so a flow can keep going
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
đả thông khí huyếtto keep the blood flow going
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to get through
Examples
đả thông tư tưởngto get through to someone ideologically
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “đả thông” mean?
(verb) to get rid of an obstruction so a flow can keep going
Is “đả thông” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.