to gan
[tɔ˧˧ ɣaːn˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) short for to gan lớn mật (“very audacious”)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
To gan!How dare you talk that way to me, your superior? / How dare you talk that way to His Majesty / the mandarin / etc.?
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 “to gan” mean?
(adjective) short for to gan lớn mật (“very audacious”)
Is “to gan” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.