đôn
[ʔɗon˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) supporting base (for a pot of flowers)
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) stool, usually with a lining above
Register: informal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to promote
Register: informal
Examples
Nhà có quen biết nên hắn mới được đôn lên chức giám đốc đấy.He was only promoted to director because his family had connections.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “đôn” mean?
(noun) supporting base (for a pot of flowers)
Is “đôn” formal or informal?
đôn is generally informal.