ghi danh
[ɣi˧˧ zajŋ̟˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to register (to enter into a register)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
More common
Người Việt hải ngoại · Vietnamese diaspora
Used
miền Nam trước 1975 · Pre-1975 South Vietnam
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to enroll
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “ghi danh” mean?
(verb) to register (to enter into a register)
Is “ghi danh” 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?
“đăng ký” (Tiếng Việt) — same word, different era.