đàn tranh

[ʔɗaːn˨˩ t͡ɕajŋ̟˧˧]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(noun) small plucked zither with movable bridges, usually made with 16 or 17 strings

Noun

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

Examples

Chị đang học đàn tranh.She is learning to play the đàn tranh.

Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)

Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Common questions

What does “đàn tranh” mean?

(noun) small plucked zither with movable bridges, usually made with 16 or 17 strings

Is “đàn tranh” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.