động viên
[ʔɗəwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ viən˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to mobilize
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to encourage someone to do something (usually something positive) with reasoning or emotional support
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
khuyến khích ai đó làm một việc gì đó với lý lẽ hoặc sự ủng hộ tình cảm
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Examples
Mày động viên nó đi khám đi.Go tell him to check up. It's good for him.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “động viên” mean?
(verb) to mobilize
Is “động viên” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.