đấu
[ʔɗəw˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to battle, fight
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Hai bên đấu một trận rất căng.The two sides fought a very intense match.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: This broad verb can mean fighting, competing, or facing one another, depending on context. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) dipper, ladle, scoop
Common questions
What does “đấu” mean?
(verb) to battle, fight
Is “đấu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.