dằn
[zan˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to press; to press under
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
(verb) to repress (feeling)
Examples
Tôi dằn lòng gác bỏ cái ý định thủ cây búa rình đập Bảy Vàng, bỏ trốn [khỏi Bảy Vàng] tới đây, rồi sẽ đi xa hơn nữa.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to bang down (something out of anger)
Common questions
What does “dằn” mean?
(verb) to press; to press under
Is “dằn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.