hung hãn
[hʊwŋ͡m˧˧ haːn˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) violent, brutal
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Và khi chúng tôi quyết định dừng lại, mùa hạn hung hãn dường như cũng gom hết nắng đổ xuống nơi này.And when we decided to halt, the ferocious dry season also seemed to gather all its sunshine to pour it out there.
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 “hung hãn” mean?
(adjective) violent, brutal
Is “hung hãn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.