đặt chân
[ʔɗat̚˧˨ʔ t͡ɕən˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to set foot
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tôi chưa bao giờ đặt chân đến nhà họ.I've never set foot in their house.
khi họ đặt chân lên đất Phápwhen they set foot on French soil
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 “đặt chân” mean?
(verb) to set foot
Is “đặt chân” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.