gằn
[ɣan˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) choking
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Sau khi quét tia mắt hằn học nhìn khắp lượt học sinh Ban Tú tài đã nghiêm chỉnh xếp hàng trên sân trường, Valenco gằn giọng nói: […]After his gaze full of hate scanned the Baccalaureate students neatly arranged in rows on the schoolyard, Valenco said in a choking voice, […]
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 “gằn” mean?
(adjective) choking
Is “gằn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.