nạn
[naːn˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) accident, danger, calamity, disaster, catastrophe, peril
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
nạn lụtflooding
nạn đóifamine
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 “nạn” mean?
(noun) accident, danger, calamity, disaster, catastrophe, peril
Is “nạn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.