vận động
[vən˧˨ʔ ʔɗəwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to do a physical activity, as opposed to staying sedentary
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ra ngoài vận động cho khoẻ người.Go for a walk or something to stay fit.
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
(verb) to encourage people to partake in an activity
Examples
vận động bà con mua bảo hiểm y tếto encourage people to buy health insurance
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to be in motion
Sense 4
Common questions
What does “vận động” mean?
(verb) to do a physical activity, as opposed to staying sedentary
Is “vận động” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.