đèn đỏ

[ʔɗɛn˨˩ ʔɗɔ˧˩]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) red light

Register: informal

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(noun) traffic light

Register: informal

Sense 3

Meaning · English

(noun) menstrual period

Register: informal

Common questions

What does “đèn đỏ” mean?

(noun) red light

Is “đèn đỏ” formal or informal?

đèn đỏ is generally informal.