← Dictionary Search

than vãn

to complain; to whine; to lament; to moan

  • động từ verb

Usage note

than vãn implies expressing distress, dissatisfaction, or unhappiness, often carrying a slightly negative nuance of whining, grumbling, or complaining repeatedly without taking action.

Contrast with than thở (to sigh and lament, emphasizing sorrow or hardship rather than annoyance) and phàn nàn (to complain formally or directly about a specific service, issue, or fault).

Etymology / Breakdown

Examples

  • Zuckerberg chắc chắn đúng khi than vãn về sự đổ vỡ của các cộng đồng.

    Zuckerberg is certainly right when complaining about the breakdown of communities.