đứng tên
[ʔɗɨŋ˧˦ ten˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to do something in the name of someone; to undersign
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bố đứng tên cho con.The father signs the papers on behalf of his child.
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 “đứng tên” mean?
(verb) to do something in the name of someone; to undersign
Is “đứng tên” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.