dừng
[zɨŋ˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) a material made from bamboo, used to build walls
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to build walls using phên, cót, etc.
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to stop; to halt
Common questions
What does “dừng” mean?
(noun) a material made from bamboo, used to build walls
Is “dừng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.