rạp

[zaːp̚˧˨ʔ]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) a makeshift tent usually used for a wedding or funeral

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

dựng rạpto set up a tent

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sources & notes

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(noun) a theater, usually a movie theater

Sense 3

Meaning · English

(verb) to bend; to stoop; to bend down

Sense 4

Meaning · English

(adverb) low

Examples

cúi rạpto stoop low

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Common questions

What does “rạp” mean?

(noun) a makeshift tent usually used for a wedding or funeral

Is “rạp” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.