đụng chạm

[ʔɗʊwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ t͡ɕaːm˧˨ʔ]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to bump (against each other); to collide (with); to touch

Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(verb) to clash (with each other); to have a minor conflict (with)

Sense 3

Meaning · English

(verb) alternative form of động chạm (“to touch upon; to harm”)

Where it’s used: Used Miền Trung · Central Vietnam Used Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam • Wiktionary labels this sense “Central” • Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”

Common questions

What does “đụng chạm” mean?

(verb) to bump (against each other); to collide (with); to touch

Is “đụng chạm” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.