tàn
[taːn˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) ash resulting from burning cigarettes, incense or mosquito coils; compare tro (“ash in general”)
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
tro từ việc đốt thuốc lá, nhang hoặc nhang muỗi
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Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to fade; to wither; to decay; to crumble
Common questions
What does “tàn” mean?
(noun) ash resulting from burning cigarettes, incense or mosquito coils; compare tro (“ash in general”)
Is “tàn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.