trận
[t͡ɕən˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) battle (general action, fight, or encounter; a combat)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
chết trậnto die during a battle
trận đánha battle
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Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) battle formation
Examples
dàn trậnto arrange a battle formation
bày trậnto arrange a battle formation
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Sense 3
Examples
trận lượt đithe first leg
trận lượt vềthe second leg
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Sense 4
Meaning · English
(classifier) indicates events where physical harm is dealt, such as battles or beating punishments
Examples
trận đòna beating, especially one used as a punishment on children
Hôm qua nó bị mẹ đánh một trận nhừ tử.His mother gave him quite a beating yesterday.
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Common questions
What does “trận” mean?
(noun) battle (general action, fight, or encounter; a combat)
Is “trận” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.