soạn thảo

[swaːn˧˨ʔ tʰaːw˧˩]

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

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to draft (contract, law, etc.); to write; to compose

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

soạn thảo (hợp đồng, luật, v.v.)

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

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(verb) to edit

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

biên tập

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Common questions

What does “soạn thảo” mean?

(verb) to draft (contract, law, etc.); to write; to compose

Is “soạn thảo” formal or informal?

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