hạ tầng

[haː˧˨ʔ təŋ˨˩]

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

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.