gian lận
[zaːn˧˧ lən˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to do something dishonest for personal gain, such as to cheat in an exam or to commit financial fraud
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
gian lận trong thi cửto cheat in exams
gian lận thương mạito commit financial fraud
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 “gian lận” mean?
(verb) to do something dishonest for personal gain, such as to cheat in an exam or to commit financial fraud
Is “gian lận” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.