hàm oan
[haːm˨˩ ʔwaːn˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to be falsely accused; suffer injustice; to be wronged
Register: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Những người bị hàm oan.Many people were falsely accused.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) a false accusation; injustice; wrong
Register: formal
Common questions
What does “hàm oan” mean?
(verb) to be falsely accused; suffer injustice; to be wronged
Is “hàm oan” formal or informal?
hàm oan is generally formal.