sính
[sïŋ˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to be fond of or to indulge in something to the point that other people may find that obnoxious
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
sính dùng chữto indulge in using Chinese characters, words or proverbs
sính ngoạito be xenophilic; to favor foreign things over domestic ones
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) related to betrothal
Examples
đồ sính lễbetrothal ceremony's gifts (from bridegroom to bride)
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “sính” mean?
(verb) to be fond of or to indulge in something to the point that other people may find that obnoxious
Is “sính” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.