bất khả kháng

[ʔɓət̚˧˦ xaː˧˩ xaːŋ˧˦]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(adjective) unavoidable; unpreventable; unopposable

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 ↗

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(noun) short for điều kiện bất khả kháng (“force majeure”, literally “unavoidable condition”)

Common questions

What does “bất khả kháng” mean?

(adjective) unavoidable; unpreventable; unopposable

Is “bất khả kháng” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.