đan
[ʔɗaːn˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to weave (a basket, etc.)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
đan hai bàn tayto interlock one's fingers
Bà đang đan khăn len cho cháu.Grandma is knitting a wool scarf for her grandchild.
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 ↗ Local usage: Depending on the object, đan can also mean weaving or braiding. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to weave (fabric)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to plait (hair)
Common questions
What does “đan” mean?
(verb) to weave (a basket, etc.)
Is “đan” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.