mẫn cán
[mən˦ˀ˥ kaːn˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) diligent, zealous
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cha nuôi cô là một trùm thuế Đông Dương mẫn cán, đã vơ vét tài nguyên, tiền bạc Đông Dương đưa về "Mẫu quốc".Her stepfather was a diligent head of the taxmen of Indochina who had scooped out all the resources and wealth of Indochina to carry it off to the "Motherland".
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 “mẫn cán” mean?
(adjective) diligent, zealous
Is “mẫn cán” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.