dựa dẫm
[zɨə˧˨ʔ zəm˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to unhealthily depend on
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
[…] nếu không bị bỏ rơi, ta sẽ khó thấy được tính yếu đuối và dựa dẫm của mình.[…] if we are never abandoned, we will not easily see our weakness and dependence.
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 “dựa dẫm” mean?
(verb) to unhealthily depend on
Is “dựa dẫm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.