quận
[kwən˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) commandery or prefecture during Chinese domination of Vietnam
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
tỉnh lệnh hoặc tỉnh phủ trong thời kỳ chiếm đóng của Trung Quốc
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Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) district in Japan
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) administrative subdivision of a province of South Vietnam, whether urban or rural; district
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
phân khu hành chính của tỉnh ở Nam Việt, dù thành thị hay nông thôn
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Common questions
What does “quận” mean?
(noun) commandery or prefecture during Chinese domination of Vietnam
Is “quận” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.