dẫn

[zən˦ˀ˥]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to lead (someone) to a place

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

dẫn dắt đến nơi

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Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Chương trình sẽ dẫn các bé vào thế giới cổ tích phương Đông.The program will take your children into the world of Eastern folklore.

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 conduct (a program, a show, etc.)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tổ chức chương trình

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Examples

dẫn chương trìnhto host a show; to be the MC
người dẫn truyệnnarrator

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sense 3

Meaning · English

(verb) ellipsis of trích dẫn (“to cite or quote”)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

viết tắt của trích dẫn

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Examples

dẫn nguồnto cite a source

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Common questions

What does “dẫn” mean?

(verb) to lead (someone) to a place

Is “dẫn” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.