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.