giãn

[zaːn˦ˀ˥]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(adjective) lax; not tense

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

(adjective) physically relaxed

Examples

giãn gân giãn cốtrelaxed tendons and bones

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sense 3

Meaning · English

(adjective) relaxing

Common questions

What does “giãn” mean?

(adjective) lax; not tense

Is “giãn” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.