cấp dưỡng
[kəp̚˧˦ zɨəŋ˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to support; provide (for)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Anh ta phải trả tiền cấp dưỡng cho vợ cũ và các con.He has to pay maintenance to his ex-wife and children.
Tatoeba sentence #11377331 (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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to nourish; foster
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) a canteen chef; cafeteria cook
Common questions
What does “cấp dưỡng” mean?
(verb) to support; provide (for)
Is “cấp dưỡng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.