đóng kịch

[ʔɗawŋ͡m˧˦ kïk̟̚˧˨ʔ]

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to act a part in a play

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 put on an act; to fake

Register: informal

Common questions

What does “đóng kịch” mean?

(verb) to act a part in a play

Is “đóng kịch” formal or informal?

đóng kịch is generally informal.