dọn
[zɔn˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to arrange; to put in order
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
dọn ngăn nắp đống sách vởto neatly arrange a bunch of books
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
(verb) to clear (e.g. a table)
Examples
dọn phòngto clear one's room
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to move; to relocate
Examples
dọn nhà lên thành phốto move to a city
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “dọn” mean?
(verb) to arrange; to put in order
Is “dọn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.