Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

táp

[taːp̚˧˦]

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

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to snap, to bite

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 hit, to beat

Examples

bị lửa tápto be hit by a flame

Một làn khói đen theo gió bay tới táp vào mặt khiến nàng không mở mắt ra được,[…]A wisp of black smoke on the wind hit her face, leaving her unable to open her eyes; […]

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Common questions

What does “táp” mean?

(verb) to snap, to bite

Is “táp” formal or informal?

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

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