hạ đẳng

[haː˧˨ʔ ʔɗaŋ˧˩]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(adjective) belonging to the lower classes of animals or plants

Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(adjective) lowlife, low-class, inferior

Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many

Common questions

What does “hạ đẳng” mean?

(adjective) belonging to the lower classes of animals or plants

Is “hạ đẳng” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.