hành hạ

[hajŋ̟˨˩ haː˧˨ʔ]

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

Meaning · English

(verb) to cause serious injury or misery to someone; to harass, to torment

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

gây thương tích nghiêm trọng hoặc đau khổ

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Verb

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

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Common questions

What does “hành hạ” mean?

(verb) to cause serious injury or misery to someone; to harass, to torment

Is “hành hạ” formal or informal?

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