viện dẫn
[viən˧˨ʔ zən˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to adduce, to cite in support of an argument
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Vậy mà Phan Huy Lê đã viện dẫn ra việc Nguyễn Bá Khoa cho khắc in Tiền hậu chính sử (THCS) vào khoảng 1827,[…]Yet Phan Huy Lê adduces the fact that Nguyễn Bá Khoa had Tiền hậu chính sử (THCS) engraved and printed around 1827, […]
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “viện dẫn” mean?
(verb) to adduce, to cite in support of an argument
Is “viện dẫn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.