đồn đại
[ʔɗon˨˩ ʔɗaːj˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to widely spread a rumor
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Near-synonym: đồn
Quách Dương hai người từ lâu đã nghe giang hồ đồn đại Trường Xuân từ Khưu Xử Cơ võ công cao cường, tính tình nghĩa hiệp,[…]Guō and Yáng had since long heard it rumored all over that Master Chángchūn Qiū Chǔjī was highly skilled in the martial arts and was of chivalrous disposition; […]
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Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “đồn đại” mean?
(verb) to widely spread a rumor
Is “đồn đại” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.