bắt lỗi
[ʔɓat̚˧˦ loj˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to detect or catch infractions
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Camera AI "bắt lỗi" gần 300 trường hợp vi phạm trật tự đô thịAI cameras detect nearly 300 cases of urban order violations
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 point out other people's errors
Examples
Họ là những người rất thông minh và có trình độ ngữ pháp rất cừ, vì thế mà họ chuyên môn bắt lỗi.They are very intelligent and highly skilled in grammar, which is why they specialize in pointing out other people's mistakes.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “bắt lỗi” mean?
(verb) to detect or catch infractions
Is “bắt lỗi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.