giòn tan
[zɔn˨˩ taːn˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) very crispy
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
bánh quế giòn tana very crisp waffle roll
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) sounding forth in clanging peals
Examples
Đám thanh niên đùa nhau cười giòn tan.The romping youths laughed in clanging peals.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “giòn tan” mean?
(adjective) very crispy
Is “giòn tan” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.