trình làng
[t͡ɕïŋ˨˩ laːŋ˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to show a hand of four or five soldiers of the same color, thereby automatically winning the game at the very beginning, becoming the house.
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to show one's cards, show one's hand, reveal
Examples
Là một trong những thương hiệu bánh trung thu nổi tiếng, Sheraton Saigon khẳng định vị thế khi trình làng hai phiên bản hộp sang trọng cùng sản phẩm bánh cao cấp được sản xuất thủ công tại khách sạn.As one of the most well-known mooncake brands, Sheraton Saigon affirmed its position by revealing two elegant box designs along with high-quality cake products made by hand at the hotel.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “trình làng” mean?
(verb) to show a hand of four or five soldiers of the same color, thereby automatically winning the game at the very beginning, becoming the house.
Is “trình làng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“show one's cards” (English) — near equivalent.