ôn
[ʔon˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to revisit (a memory)
Register: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Do đó, nhiều người chờ đợi Tết không chỉ để trở về với gia đình mà còn là cơ hội để gặp gỡ bạn bè, ôn lại kỷ niệm xưa.This is why many people look forward to Lunar New Year, not only to return to their families but also for a chance to meet friends and revisit old memories.
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to review, to revise
Register: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Examples
ôn thito revise for an exam
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) shit; thingy
Register: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Examples
[...] là cái ôn gì?What the hell is …?
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “ôn” mean?
(verb) to revisit (a memory)
Is “ôn” formal or informal?
ôn is generally informal; connotation: offensive or derogatory to many.