bỏ cuộc
[ʔɓɔ˧˩ kuək̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to give up; to quit
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Trước vòng thi cuối cùng, hai thí sinh đã bỏ cuộc.Just before the final round, two participants had decided to call it quits.
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “bỏ cuộc” mean?
(verb) to give up; to quit
Is “bỏ cuộc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.