súng lệnh
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: súng khởi động
Meaning · English
starter’s pistol
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tiếng súng lệnh vừa vang lên.The starter’s pistol has just gone off.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Súng khởi động is understandable but not the standard Vietnamese athletics term. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Common questions
What does “súng lệnh” mean?
starter’s pistol
Is “súng lệnh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.