rán
[zaːn˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To fry — the Northern word; Southerners say chiên.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Làm chín trong dầu mỡ — từ miền Bắc; trong Nam nói chiên.
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Examples
Mẹ đang rán cá trong bếp.Mom is frying fish in the kitchen.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Miền Nam commonly uses chiên for this meaning. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “rán” mean?
To fry — the Northern word; Southerners say chiên.
Is “rán” 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?
“chiên” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.