dàn dựng
[zaːn˨˩ zɨŋ˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to construct
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
dàn dựng cảnh trong một vở kịchto construct a scene for a play
dàn dựng sân khấuto build a stage
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to fake a scene; to stage; to set up a fake scene
Examples
dàn dựng như thể tai nạnto set it up as if it was merely an accident
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “dàn dựng” mean?
(verb) to construct
Is “dàn dựng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.