rạn
[zaːn˧˨ʔ]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to get broken or cracked
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) crack (a thin and usually jagged space opened in a previously solid material)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) reef
Common questions
What does “rạn” mean?
(verb) to get broken or cracked
Is “rạn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.