hạ tầng
[haː˧˨ʔ təŋ˨˩]
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) short for hạ tầng cơ sở (“infrastructure”)
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) underlying foundation or basis
Register: informal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) short for hạ tầng công tác (“to downgrade (as a form of disciplinary action)”)
Register: informal
Common questions
What does “hạ tầng” mean?
(noun) short for hạ tầng cơ sở (“infrastructure”)
Is “hạ tầng” formal or informal?
hạ tầng is generally informal.