đỡ bóng

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

to receive or return the ball

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Đỡ bóng kiểu này dễ bị đau tay.Receiving the ball like this can easily hurt your hand.

Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)

Sources & notes

Local usage: In sports, đỡ bóng means receiving, blocking, or returning a ball, depending on context. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.

Common questions

What does “đỡ bóng” mean?

to receive or return the ball

Is “đỡ bóng” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.