gặp phải
[ɣap̚˧˨ʔ faːj˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to meet with, to encounter (difficulties, bad luck)
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Không gặp phải khó khăn thì đã xong việc rồi.If he had not met with difficulties, he would have done his job.
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 “gặp phải” mean?
(verb) to meet with, to encounter (difficulties, bad luck)
Is “gặp phải” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.