cuộc
[kuək̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) a continuous and long enough event that involves several people
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
cuộc họpa meeting
cuộc gọia telephone call
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) competition, competitive event
Examples
thua cuộcto lose a match
xe đạp cuộcracing bicyle
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “cuộc” mean?
(noun) a continuous and long enough event that involves several people
Is “cuộc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.