va chạm
[vaː˧˧ t͡ɕaːm˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to collide against; to strike against; to knock against (generally speaking)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Sự kiện tuyệt chủng kỷ Creta-Paleogen là do va chạm với một tiểu hành tinh gây ra.The Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event is caused by the collision with an asteroid.
Hai xe vừa va chạm ở ngã tư.Two vehicles just collided at the intersection.
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 ↗ Local usage: Usually describes contact or a minor collision; tai nạn is broader and may be more serious. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to clash; to conflict
Common questions
What does “va chạm” mean?
(verb) to collide against; to strike against; to knock against (generally speaking)
Is “va chạm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.