úa tàn
[ʔuə˧˦ taːn˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to wither; to wilt
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to fade; to decay
Examples
Phải làm sao đây khi những dấu son một thời đã úa tàn theo tháng năm.What should I have to even bother when my charms of the past have faded along the time?
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “úa tàn” mean?
(verb) to wither; to wilt
Is “úa tàn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.