bất đắc chí
[ʔɓət̚˧˦ ʔɗak̚˧˦ t͡ɕi˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: tiểu-nhân đắc chí
Meaning · English
(adjective) dissatisfied; discontent; disgruntled
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “bất đắc chí” mean?
(adjective) dissatisfied; discontent; disgruntled
Is “bất đắc chí” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.