đứng hình
[ʔɗɨŋ˧˦ hïŋ˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) subjected to an unwanted freeze frame
Connotation: humorous
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Máy em bị đứng hình rồi.My computer just froze.
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) stunned; stopped dead in one's tracks
Connotation: humorous
Common questions
What does “đứng hình” mean?
(adjective) subjected to an unwanted freeze frame
Is “đứng hình” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.