điêu đứng
[ʔɗiəw˧˧ ʔɗɨŋ˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) get pushed into a chain of obstacles
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) in turmoil; struggling
Examples
Doanh nghiệp điêu đứng vì đại dịchCompanies were all struggling with the epidemic
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “điêu đứng” mean?
(adjective) get pushed into a chain of obstacles
Is “điêu đứng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.