già giặn
[zaː˨˩ zan˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) old and wise; experienced; mature
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
[…] chưa bao giờ cô chạm phải một cái nhìn vừa già dặn, vừa ngây thơ, vừa trách cứ, lại vừa tò mò, thấu hiểu như thế.[…] never before had she laid eyes on a gaze at the same time so mature and childish, accusing but still curious and understanding.
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 “già giặn” mean?
(adjective) old and wise; experienced; mature
Is “già giặn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.