tê rần
[te˧˧ zən˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) having a prickling sensation, numb and tingling
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Dương Thiết Tâm thấy hổ khẩu tê rần, bất giác buông tay, ngọn thương sắt rơi xuống mặt tuyết.Yáng Tiěxīn felt a prickling in his purlicue; suddenly his hand let loose and the iron lance fell on the snow.
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 “tê rần” mean?
(adjective) having a prickling sensation, numb and tingling
Is “tê rần” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.