guồng máy
[ɣuəŋ˨˩ maj˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) engine
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Không được tiếp thêm nhiên liệu thì guồng máy đấy coi như bỏ.If the engine is not well-fueled, then it's good as trash to people.
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
(noun) apparatus
Examples
Để kiện toàn guồng máy chính trị không phải việc dễ dàng gì.It's not a simple task to keep the political apparatus running.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “guồng máy” mean?
(noun) engine
Is “guồng máy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.