dân lành
[zən˧˧ lajŋ̟˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) law-abiding citizens
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
– Bọn quan quân vô sỉ tàn hại dân lành mau xuống ngựa nộp mạng."Impudent government soldiers who do harm to law-abiding civilians, get of your horses right now and die."
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “dân lành” mean?
(noun) law-abiding citizens
Is “dân lành” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.