ôn tồn
[ʔon˧˧ ton˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) warm, gentle and reassuring
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adverb) warmly, gently and reassuringly
Examples
Mẹ ôn tồn giảng giải / giảng giải ôn tồn cho bé cách đối xử với bạn bè.Her mom gently and thoughtfully taught her how to treat her friends.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “ôn tồn” mean?
(adjective) warm, gentle and reassuring
Is “ôn tồn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.