hà hiếp
[haː˨˩ hiəp̚˧˦]
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Meaning · English
(verb) to tyrannize, to ride roughshod over
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Kha đại hiệp, nếu bạn của ngươi bất hạnh gặp nạn, vợ góa bị người ta khinh khi hà hiếp thì ngươi có cứu không?Chivalrous Kē, if a friend of yours meets with mishap and his widow is scorned and tyrannised, do you save her?
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Sources & notes
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Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
ride roughshod over
Treat others harshly or disregard their rights
English
Near equivalent
chà đạp
(verb) to trample (on); to crush; to ride roughshod over
Tiếng Việt · via ride roughshod over
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Common questions
What does “hà hiếp” mean?
(verb) to tyrannize, to ride roughshod over
Is “hà hiếp” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“ride roughshod over” (English) — near equivalent.