dân dã
[zən˧˧ zaː˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) informal and familiar, or even (in manner) evoking simplicity
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
món ăn dân dãcommoner's food
lối sống dân dãrustic way of life
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
(noun) ruralites; country dwellers
Common questions
What does “dân dã” mean?
(adjective) informal and familiar, or even (in manner) evoking simplicity
Is “dân dã” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.