è cổ
[ʔɛ˨˩ ko˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to be forced to do something excruciatingly difficult
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
- Vẫn còn hơn để nó nằm chết giẫm thế kia rồi hàng ngày è cổ chịu tiền lưu không bến đỗ."Still better than leaving it withering away like that and having to suffer paying storage fees for nothing every single day.
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 “è cổ” mean?
(verb) to be forced to do something excruciatingly difficult
Is “è cổ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.