dân vệ
[zən˧˧ ve˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) People's Self-Defense Force (a military group in South Vietnam during the Vietnam War)
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Một thằng dân vệ mặc đồ đen, thúc mạnh báng súng vào lưng Linh.One of the self-defense guys in black pushed the butt of his gun with force into Linh's back.
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 vệ” mean?
(noun) People's Self-Defense Force (a military group in South Vietnam during the Vietnam War)
Is “dân vệ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.