hùn
[hun˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to pool, to all contribute (money)
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Đến năm 1992, Trần Kỳ Xí cùng mấy người bạn hùn vốn làm ăn khoảng nửa năm về các phụ phẩm nông nghiệp,[…]In 1992, Chén Qízhì and a few friends pooled money to do business in agricultural byproducts for about half a year, […]
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 “hùn” mean?
(verb) to pool, to all contribute (money)
Is “hùn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.