Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

to gan

[tɔ˧˧ ɣaːn˧˧] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(adjective) short for to gan lớn mật (“very audacious”)

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

To gan!How dare you talk that way to me, your superior? / How dare you talk that way to His Majesty / the mandarin / etc.?

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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.

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