bệnh trầm kha

[ʔɓəjŋ̟˧˨ʔ t͡ɕəm˨˩ xaː˧˧]

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Meaning · English

(noun) bad and chronic behavior, habit

Noun

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Tệ quan liêu là một căn bệnh trầm kha.Bureaucracy is a bad and chronic behavior.
Tật thì trước sau có thể sửa được, nhưng dốt nát, vô trách nhiệm, khó sửa lắm! Nó thành căn bệnh trầm kha của số đông rồi!Vices can be put right sooner or later, but with ignorance and irresponsibility that's very tough to do! These already became chronic ailments for most of them!

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Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Common questions

What does “bệnh trầm kha” mean?

(noun) bad and chronic behavior, habit

Is “bệnh trầm kha” formal or informal?

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