dè chừng
[zɛ˨˩ t͡ɕɨŋ˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to be on one's guard, to distrust
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nagamoto vờ như không biết đến sự dè chừng của người Pháp.Nagamoto did as if he knew nothing about the distrust of the French.
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 “dè chừng” mean?
(verb) to be on one's guard, to distrust
Is “dè chừng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.