gạn
[ɣaːn˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to filter out unwanted matters
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
gạn nước vôi trongto filter out undissolved matter to make limewater
gạn vàngto rinse off unwanted materials to extract gold
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to question insistently
Common questions
What does “gạn” mean?
(verb) to filter out unwanted matters
Is “gạn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.