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.