bất ổn
[ʔɓət̚˧˦ ʔon˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) unstable
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
(adjective) problematic, not as it should be
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) issue, problem, complicated and unstable situation
Examples
Sự sụt giảm đáng kể nhất là giai đoạn 1972-1992 có lẽ do những bất ổn chính trị: […]The most noteworthy decline was in the period 1972–1992, probably due to the unstable political situation: […]
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “bất ổn” mean?
(adjective) unstable
Is “bất ổn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.