trưng dụng
[t͡ɕɨŋ˧˧ zʊwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to requisition; to expropriate
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Đất của công ty chế biến thực phẩm sắp được chính phủ trưng dụng rồi,[…]The government is about to expropriate the food processing company's lands; […]
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 “trưng dụng” mean?
(verb) to requisition; to expropriate
Is “trưng dụng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.