đầu nước
[ʔɗəw˨˩ nɨək̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) head of a current (especially where a dyke collapses)
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) unavoidable; ineluctable; certain;
Register: informal
Examples
Hắn thua đầu nước rồi.He's surely worsted.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “đầu nước” mean?
(noun) head of a current (especially where a dyke collapses)
Is “đầu nước” formal or informal?
đầu nước is generally informal.