ra lệnh
[zaː˧˧ ləjŋ̟˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to issue a command; to order (esp. in a stately manner)
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Chủ tịch tỉnh ra lệnh sơ tán.The provincial president issued an evacuation order.
Nó quát tháo nhặng xị như ông quan hách dịch nào đó ngày xưa ra lệnh cho dân.He loudly barked out orders as if he's a big shot from the days of yore giving orders to the lowly commoners.
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 “ra lệnh” mean?
(verb) to issue a command; to order (esp. in a stately manner)
Is “ra lệnh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.