dặn
[zan˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to remind, to inform
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mẹ dặn khoá cửa cẩn thận.Mother told me to lock the door.
Ổng dặn tui mua một chục trứng trên đường về.He told me to buy 10 eggs on my way home.
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 “dặn” mean?
(verb) to remind, to inform
Is “dặn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.