buộc lòng
[ʔɓuək̚˧˨ʔ lawŋ͡m˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adverb) reluctantly; compulsorily; necessarily
Adverb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ông ấy buộc lòng phải ký hợp đồng.He was compelled to sign the contract.
Tatoeba sentence #518905 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “buộc lòng” mean?
(adverb) reluctantly; compulsorily; necessarily
Is “buộc lòng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.