Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

dân dã

[zən˧˧ zaː˦ˀ˥] 🎙 Say it

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) informal and familiar, or even (in manner) evoking simplicity

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thân mật, đơn giản

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

món ăn dân dãcommoner's food

lối sống dân dãrustic way of life

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) ruralites; country dwellers

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

người dân nông thôn

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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.

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