bệnh trầm kha
[ʔɓəjŋ̟˧˨ʔ t͡ɕəm˨˩ xaː˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
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.