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.