rắn
[zan˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) non-constricting snake, as opposed to a trăn (“constricting snake”)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cẩn thận, hình như có con rắn.Be careful; I think there’s a snake.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) hard; firm; rigid
Examples
rắn lạito stiffen
rắn/cứng đầustubborn
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) solid
Common questions
What does “rắn” mean?
(noun) non-constricting snake, as opposed to a trăn (“constricting snake”)
Is “rắn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.