đáp
[ʔɗaːp̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to reply or respond
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
"Thì sao?" - hắn đáp"So what?" - he said [in response]
đáp trảto verbally or physically counterattack
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to land
Examples
Giữa rừng dây choại kẹo lền, Chim bay đáp xuống hóa nên sân bằng.In the forest, ferns grew dense and thick, but the birds keep landing there, so it became a flat field.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “đáp” mean?
(verb) to reply or respond
Is “đáp” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.