dặn dò
[zan˧˨ʔ zɔ˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to advise (earnestly); to instruct (over and over again); to warn
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
over and over again
Repeatedly, many times
English
Near equivalent
săm soi
(verb) to enjoy watching something over and over again
Tiếng Việt · via over and over again
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Common questions
What does “dặn dò” mean?
(verb) to advise (earnestly); to instruct (over and over again); to warn
Is “dặn dò” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“over and over again” (English) — near equivalent.