toán

[twaːn˧˦]

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

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) bunch; gang (typically, of unfriendly people)

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

Examples

toán cướpa band of robbers

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 ↗

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(noun) mathematics; math(s)

Examples

làm toánto do math homework

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Common questions

What does “toán” mean?

(noun) bunch; gang (typically, of unfriendly people)

Is “toán” formal or informal?

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