gục ngã
[ɣʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ ŋaː˦ˀ˥]
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Meaning · English
(verb) to emotionally collapse or break down
VerbRegister: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
gục ngã trước khó khănto break down in the face of hardships
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “gục ngã” mean?
(verb) to emotionally collapse or break down
Is “gục ngã” formal or informal?
gục ngã is generally formal.