đắp chiếu
[ʔɗap̚˧˦ t͡ɕiəw˧˦]
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see đắp, chiếu.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to be put on hold indefinitely
Register: informal
Examples
Cái chung cư này đắp chiếu rồi.The construction of this apartment stopped indefinitely.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “đắp chiếu” mean?
(verb) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see đắp, chiếu.
Is “đắp chiếu” formal or informal?
đắp chiếu is generally informal.