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cực chẳng đã

[kɨk̚˧˨ʔ t͡ɕaŋ˧˩ ʔɗaː˦ˀ˥] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(adverb) on the basis of desperate times calling for desperate measures

Adverb

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Cực chẳng đã tao mới phải đi làm công ty đó. Ai mà thích làm công lương thấp đâu!I work at that company because I'm desperate. Nobody likes working for paltry pay!

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Sources & notes

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Common questions

What does “cực chẳng đã” mean?

(adverb) on the basis of desperate times calling for desperate measures

Is “cực chẳng đã” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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