tác dụng
[taːk̚˧˦ zʊwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) an effect (one someone or something) or efficacy
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
tác dụng phụa side effect
"Lờn thuốc" có nghĩa là uống thuốc mà không thấy có tác dụng."Resistance" to a drug means that the drug hardly has any effect.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Common questions
What does “tác dụng” mean?
(noun) an effect (one someone or something) or efficacy
Is “tác dụng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.