phanh
[fajŋ̟˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A brake; to brake — the Northern word; Southerners say thắng.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Bộ phận hãm xe — từ miền Bắc; trong Nam nói thắng.
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Examples
Phanh xe có vấn đề rồi.There’s a problem with the car’s brakes.
Thấy đèn đỏ thì phanh lại nhé.Brake when you see the red light.
Xuống dốc nhớ bóp phanh từ từ.Going downhill, squeeze the brakes gently.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: As a verb, phanh is often followed by lại or xuống. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “phanh” mean?
A brake; to brake — the Northern word; Southerners say thắng.
Is “phanh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“thắng” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.