đâu vào đấy
[ʔɗəw˧˧ vaːw˨˩ ʔɗəj˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to remain unaltered (in a bad state of something)
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nhắc nhở nó mãi mà căn phòng vẫn đâu vào đấy, cứng đầu thật chứ lị.An insistent reminder just can't make the guy's room any better at all, how stubborn he is!
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “đâu vào đấy” mean?
(verb) to remain unaltered (in a bad state of something)
Is “đâu vào đấy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.