điện
[ʔɗiən˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) electricity
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
thợ điệnan electrician
cột điệna utility pole
Nhà mình lại mất điện rồi.The power has gone out again.
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
(noun) short for dòng điện (“electric current”)
Register: informal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) clipping of điện báo (“telegram”)
Register: informal
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(verb) to send telegram or to make a phone call
Register: informal
Examples
Về nhớ điện cho tao khỏi lo.Don't forget to phone me when you're there so I won't worry.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “điện” mean?
(noun) electricity
Is “điện” formal or informal?
điện is generally informal.