chết máy
[t͡ɕet̚˧˦ maj˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to fail; to stall; to break down
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Anh ấy ngờ rằng xe chết máy vì hết xăng.He suspects that the car stalled because it ran out of gas.
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 “chết máy” mean?
(verb) to fail; to stall; to break down
Is “chết máy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.