hết lẽ
[het̚˧˦ lɛ˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adverb) by any means (reasonable)
Adverb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nói hết lẽ, nhưng nó vẫn không chịu nghe.I tried to convince him by all possible means, but the man wasn't listening.
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 ↗
Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
by any means
using every possible method to achieve something
English
Near equivalent
chết sống
(adverb) at all costs; no matter what; by any means (regardless of the consequences)
Tiếng Việt · via by any means
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Common questions
What does “hết lẽ” mean?
(adverb) by any means (reasonable)
Is “hết lẽ” 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?
“by any means” (English) — near equivalent.