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.