trọng án
[t͡ɕawŋ͡m˧˨ʔ ʔaːn˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) a serious criminal case; a grave offense (typically involving murder, large-scale robbery, or crimes against national security)
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cảnh sát hình sự đang thụ lý một vụ trọng án.The criminal police are handling a serious criminal case.
Phá nhanh vụ trọng án xảy ra tại địa phương.Quickly solving the grave offense that occurred in the locality.
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 “trọng án” mean?
(noun) a serious criminal case; a grave offense (typically involving murder, large-scale robbery, or crimes against national security)
Is “trọng án” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.