đua
[ʔɗuə˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to compete; to vie
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
chạy đuato race by running on foot
chạy đua vũ trangto engage in an arms race
Hai đứa trẻ đang đua nhau về nhà.The two children are racing home.
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 “đua” mean?
(verb) to compete; to vie
Is “đua” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.