đủ ăn
[ʔɗu˧˩ ʔan˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) having enough to eat; having a basic sustenance
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) earning just enough to make ends meet or to sustain oneself without any surplus
Examples
Gia đình họ cũng chỉ vừa đủ ăn.Their family only makes just enough to get by.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “đủ ăn” mean?
(adjective) having enough to eat; having a basic sustenance
Is “đủ ăn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“make ends meet” (English) — near equivalent.