hành hung

[hajŋ̟˨˩ hʊwŋ͡m˧˧]

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

Meaning · English

(verb) to assault/assail by inflicting bodily harm

Verb

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

Examples

Rồi nhẹ nhàng vén mép lều lên cao hơn một chút, vừa đúng lúc người cầm đao hành hung kia quay lại, chính là Tang Côn con Vương Hãn.He then softly lifted the tent flap a bit more, just at the moment the sabre-wielding assailant turned around; it was none other than Senggüm, son of Wáng Khan.

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Common questions

What does “hành hung” mean?

(verb) to assault/assail by inflicting bodily harm

Is “hành hung” formal or informal?

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