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.