dung túng
[zʊwŋ͡m˧˧ tʊwŋ͡m˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to turn a blind eye
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mẹ kế cô ta rất xấu tính, thường xuyên đánh mắng cô ta, cha cô ta thì lại dung túng vợ, chẳng bao giờ chịu bảo vệ con gái.Her stepmother was very mean and often beat and scolded her, and her father let his wife do and never protected his daughter.
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 ↗
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “dung túng” mean?
(verb) to turn a blind eye
Is “dung túng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“turn a blind eye” (English) — near equivalent.