ép

[ʔɛp̚˧˦]

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

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to squeeze an organic material or ingredient to get liquid out of it

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 laminate (to assemble from thin sheets; to сover in protective plastic)

Examples

ván épplywood
ép bằng lái xe/tốt nghiệpto laminate a driver's licence/diploma

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sense 3

Meaning · English

(verb) to force/coerce someone to do something against their will

Sense 4

Meaning · English

(noun) The name of the Latin script letter F/f.

Common questions

What does “ép” mean?

(verb) to squeeze an organic material or ingredient to get liquid out of it

Is “ép” formal or informal?

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