ván
[vaːn˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) plank (long, broad and thick piece of timber)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
ván épplywood
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) a game
Examples
đánh 2 ván bài/cờto play 2 card games/games of xiangqi/chess
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “ván” mean?
(noun) plank (long, broad and thick piece of timber)
Is “ván” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.