dựng đứng
[zɨŋ˧˨ʔ ʔɗɨŋ˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to be in a perpendicular position
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
(verb) to fabricate; to make up
Examples
dựng đứng câu chuyệnto make up a story
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “dựng đứng” mean?
(verb) to be in a perpendicular position
Is “dựng đứng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.