chết dở
[t͡ɕet̚˧˦ zəː˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) half dead
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) in a bind; in a pickle; stuck hopelessly
Examples
Cứ tình hình này thì tôi chết dở với đàn cá...If I continue in this situation then I am in a bind with this group of fish...
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(interjection) damn; crap; dang it
Common questions
What does “chết dở” mean?
(adjective) half dead
Is “chết dở” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.