bước ngoặt
[ʔɓɨək̚˧˦ ŋwat̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) turning point; juncture; important change
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tôi đang làm quen với những bước ngoặt trong đời.I'm still getting used to the great turn my life has taken.
Tatoeba sentence #13791120 (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 “bước ngoặt” mean?
(noun) turning point; juncture; important change
Is “bước ngoặt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.