dồn nén
[zon˨˩ nɛn˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to suppress
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Giọng hát của người đàn bà ở tuổi gần 90, dồn nén bao trải nghiệm cuộc đời khiến tim tôi quặn thắt: […]The voice of the almost-90-year-old woman, suppressing so many memories of her life, made my heart hurt: […]
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “dồn nén” mean?
(verb) to suppress
Is “dồn nén” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.