trắng trợn
[t͡ɕaŋ˧˦ t͡ɕəːn˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adverb) barefacedly; shamelessly
Adverb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
nói dối trắng trợnto tell a barefaced lie
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 “trắng trợn” mean?
(adverb) barefacedly; shamelessly
Is “trắng trợn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.