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định cư

[ʔɗïŋ˧˨ʔ kɨ˧˧] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(verb) to permanently settle (in)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

để định cư vĩnh viễn

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Verb

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

định cư ở nước ngoài/nông thônto settle abroad/in the countryside

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Common questions

What does “định cư” mean?

(verb) to permanently settle (in)

Is “định cư” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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