Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

tan tành

[taːn˧˧ tajŋ̟˨˩]

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

Meaning · English

(adjective) smashed to pieces

Adjective

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

Examples

Cú đạp mạnh đến nỗi chiếc vòng cẩm thạch quý trên cổ tay bà vỡ ta tành.The blow was so strong the precious marble bracelet on her wrist broke and fell apart.

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 ↗

Common questions

What does “tan tành” mean?

(adjective) smashed to pieces

Is “tan tành” formal or informal?

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

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