hỏng
[hawŋ͡m˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) broken; out of order
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Quả này hỏng rồi, đừng ăn.This fruit has gone bad; don’t eat it.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: More broadly means broken or not working; ôi is also common for spoiled food. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) failed; unsuccessful
Register: informal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) spoiled; bad-mannered; corrupt; immoral
Register: informal
Common questions
What does “hỏng” mean?
(adjective) broken; out of order
Is “hỏng” formal or informal?
hỏng is generally informal.