Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

đắc lực

[ʔɗak̚˧˦ lɨk̚˧˨ʔ]

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) competent, capable, useful

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

có năng lực, có khả năng, hữu ích

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AdjectiveRegister: formal

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

trợ thủ đắc lựca capable assistant

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Sources & notes

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Common questions

What does “đắc lực” mean?

(adjective) competent, capable, useful

Is “đắc lực” formal or informal?

đắc lực is generally formal.